Strawberry Vanilla Overnight Oats (Print Version)

No-cook vanilla oats with chia, Greek yogurt and fresh strawberries—ready after overnight refrigeration for an easy breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Fruit

08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced

→ Toppings (optional)

09 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds (optional)
10 - Additional diced strawberries, as desired
11 - Drizzle of honey or maple syrup, as desired

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine the oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt; stir until evenly mixed.
02 - Gently fold the diced strawberries into the oat mixture so fruit is evenly distributed without crushing.
03 - Cover the bowl or secure the jar lid and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the oats and chia to hydrate and thicken.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats; if you prefer a looser texture, add a splash of milk and mix to adjust consistency.
05 - Divide the mixture between two bowls or jars and top with sliced almonds, extra strawberries and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • If you want to feel like breakfast made itself and still tastes amazing, this is your move.
  • Its the only breakfast my partner requests twice in one week—and leftovers are just as good.
02 -
  • If you forget the pinch of salt, the oats taste flat—even with perfect strawberries.
  • I didn’t realize how much the oats expand overnight, so never fill your jar to the top or you’ll have a morning mess.
03 -
  • Use a wide-mouthed jar or bowl; it makes stirring (and eating) much easier.
  • One drop more vanilla extract than you need will be all you taste, so measure carefully.
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