Strawberries & Cream Overnight Oats (Printer-Friendly)
Silky oats meets fresh strawberries in this creamy overnight breakfast. Ready in 10 minutes, perfect for busy weekdays.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats and Dairy
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
→ Fruit
04 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
05 - 2 tablespoons strawberry jam (optional, for extra sweetness)
→ Flavorings & Sweeteners
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
08 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings (Optional)
10 - Additional sliced strawberries
11 - Granola
12 - Chopped nuts
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine the oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
02 - Fold in the diced strawberries and strawberry jam (if using).
03 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or containers.
04 - Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours, until the oats are soft and the mixture is creamy.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats, add a splash of milk if needed, and top with extra strawberries, granola, or nuts before serving.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The chia seeds and Greek yogurt create this impossibly creamy pudding-like texture that makes it feel like dessert for breakfast
- Ten minutes of evening prep buys you back precious morning time when you are rushing to get out the door
- Fresh strawberries woven throughout mean every bite has that perfect balance of sweet and tart
02 -
- The oats will look quite liquidy when you first mix them but this is exactly right, they absorb all that liquid overnight
- If you are using frozen strawberries, thaw and drain them first or your oats will end up too watery
- These stay fresh in the refrigerator for three days so you can meal prep multiple servings at once
03 -
- Gently shake the jar before opening to redistribute any settled liquid
- Warm the oats in the microwave for 30-60 seconds if you prefer hot breakfast