Strawberry Overnight Oats

Strawberry overnight oats might be my favorite flavor yet. When fresh strawberries are in season, from April through June, this make-ahead breakfast is a must-try. It takes about 5 minutes to stir together, then it softens overnight in the fridge.

When you’re ready to eat in the morning, all you have to do is grab a jar from the fridge and remove the lid. The oats will have thickened significantly, with a perfectly tender texture. There’s no need to reheat them, so it’s just about as quick and easy as it gets.

If you want to make another flavor at the same time, check out my chocolate overnight oats or peanut butter overnight oats. It’s easy to make several jars at once for an easier week ahead!

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“Very quick and easy to make – filling and high protein and delicious! My daughter loves strawberries and this is the perfect high protein breakfast for her to grab and go.” – Annette

Ingredients for Overnight Oats

• Rolled Oats. Since these oats will be soaking overnight, old-fashioned rolled oats will work best. If you use quick oats, they might turn out mushy. And steel-cut oats require a different method. If you need a gluten-free recipe, be sure to use certified gluten-free oats to avoid contamination during manufacturing.
• Greek Yogurt. I use plain, full-fat Greek yogurt to add protein and a tangy flavor. Be sure to check the label when shopping; some yogurt brands have more protein than others.
• Chia Seeds. This addition adds fiber and helps the overnight oats gel together. If you would rather use ground flaxseed, it would work similarly.
• Milk of Choice. You can use any liquid you like to soak rolled oats. Cow’s milk, almond milk, or soy milk will all work. (Even just water would work, but it’s not quite as creamy.)
• Maple Syrup. This natural sweetener pairs perfectly with strawberries. If you’d rather use another option, like honey or agave, that will work, too.
• Vanilla Extract. This is optional, but I think it helps boost the flavor.

How to Make Overnight Oats with Strawberries

Step 1:

Start with a 12-ounce jar with a lid. You can make as many servings as you plan to eat in 3 to 4 days, so feel free to use more than one jar. For easier eating, use wide-mouth mason jars or working jars (pictured below).

In each jar, add half a cup of rolled oats, one tablespoon of chia seeds, half a teaspoon of vanilla extract, half a cup of milk, and a quarter cup of Greek yogurt. Drizzle with one tablespoon of maple syrup, then stir well. 

Note: The consistency will initially look a little runny, but this oat mixture will thicken significantly in the fridge. You can always add more milk later if you prefer a looser texture. 

Step 2:

Add roughly a third cup of diced fresh strawberries and stir them into the oats. Then secure the lid on the jar and refrigerate it overnight to chill.

If you’re in a hurry, the oats should be tender enough to eat in 1 to 2 hours, but they’ll be much thicker if you wait a full 8 hours.

Serving Tips

When you’re ready to eat, grab the jar of overnight oats from the fridge and remove the lid. You’ll notice the oats are much thicker after chilling overnight, so feel free to add an extra splash of milk to loosen the texture, if you want to.

Taste the oats and adjust any flavoring as needed. You can add an extra drizzle of maple syrup for a sweeter flavor, or a spoonful of peanut butter for a PB&J taste.

Strawberry Overnight Oats (Easiest Recipe!)

5 from 2 votes

Whether this is your first overnight oats recipe or the hundredth one you've tried, this strawberry flavor is going to be an instant hit. It's made with protein-rich Greek yogurt, plus fresh strawberries and chia seeds for added fiber. While it all sounds pretty healthy, it somehow tastes like strawberry shortcake in a convenient make-ahead breakfast.

prep10 mins cook0 mins total10 mins

Servings:1

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Ingredients

  

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• ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (see notes)
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• ½ cup milk of choice
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• ⅓ cup diced strawberries , or more to taste

Instructions

• In a 12-ounce or larger jar with a lid, combine the oats, chia seeds, milk, yogurt, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Stir well.
• Fold in the diced strawberries, then secure the lid on the jar and place it in the fridge to chill overnight. (If you plan on eating sooner, 1 to 2 hours should be sufficient to soften the oats.)
• When you're ready to eat, grab the jar from the fridge and remove the lid. The oats will be significantly thicker, so add a splash of milk if you'd like to loosen the texture. Enjoy it right away with any extra toppings you love.

Notes

The nutrition information is for the whole batch. It is automatically calculated using generic ingredients, so it’s just an estimate and not a guarantee.

Rolled Oats Note: If you want to eat this immediately, try making it with quick cooking oats instead. You can enjoy it just like cold cereal in just minutes! If you need a gluten-free recipe, make sure you buy certified gluten-free oats.

Make it Vegan: Swap the Greek yogurt and milk for your favorite non-dairy options. If you don’t want to use yogurt at all, you can swap it for an extra 1/4 cup of milk.

Storage Tip: You can prepare overnight oats up to 4 days in advance, but the strawberries may lose some flavor by day 4. If you want to prep 4 days worth, you might wait to add the strawberries until just before serving for the most fresh taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 554mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 478IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 347mg | Iron: 3mg

Author: Megan Gilmore

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: strawberry overnight oats

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