Strawberry Vanilla Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy overnight oats with vanilla, chia and fresh strawberries — fridge-ready for a quick nutritious breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based milk)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or vanilla-flavored 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 - Sliced almonds, as desired
10 - Additional diced strawberries, as desired
11 - Extra honey or maple syrup, for drizzling

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl or a large jar, combine the rolled 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 until distributed without breaking up the fruit.
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 absorb the liquid.
04 - In the morning, stir the mixture; if the oats are too thick, add a splash of milk and stir to reach the desired creaminess.
05 - Divide the mixture between two bowls or jars and finish with sliced almonds, extra diced strawberries and a light drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It lets you sleep in a little since breakfast is already waiting, impossibly creamy and chilled, when you wake up.
  • The subtle vanilla and bursts of strawberry make it taste like a treat, but you still feel good about every bite.
02 -
  • If you forget the salt, the flavors fall flat and taste oddly one-dimensional—I learned this after a groggy morning when something just felt off.
  • Stirring the base really well at the start stops the chia seeds from clumping, so never skip this step.
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowls or jars before adding the oats for an extra-refreshing breakfast, especially on hot days.
  • Layer the ingredients in the jar instead of stirring for a pretty, parfait-style presentation (just remember to stir before eating so you don't miss the hidden flavors at the bottom).
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