Strawberry Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats layered with fresh strawberries and chia seeds. A healthy make-ahead breakfast that's ready when you wake up.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats Mixture
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
05 - 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Strawberries
08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
→ Toppings (optional)
09 - Additional sliced strawberries
10 - Chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
11 - Shredded coconut
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
02 - Gently fold in the diced strawberries until evenly distributed throughout the oat mixture.
03 - Cover the container and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6–8 hours) to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. If mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired consistency.
05 - Divide into serving bowls or jars. Top with extra strawberries, nuts, or coconut if desired. Serve chilled.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- Your future self will thank present you when breakfast is waiting
- The strawberries soften into a jam-like sweetness that feels indulgent but isnt
02 -
- The chia seeds will sink to the bottom if you dont stir well enough initially
- These keep for three days but the strawberries start breaking down after day two
03 -
- Use wide-mouth jars so you can actually stir everything properly
- Double the recipe and use the extra oats as a snack