Description
A sweet and creamy breakfast that combines the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries with the richness of creamy oats. This simple, make-ahead recipe is perfect for busy mornings and makes for a nutritious, satisfying start to your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based, like almond or oat milk)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional for added fiber)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds or granola (optional for topping)
Instructions
- In a mason jar or airtight container, combine the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Cover and refrigerate the oats overnight (or for at least 4 hours).
- In the morning, give the oats a quick stir, and add more milk if needed for a creamier consistency.
- Top with additional fresh strawberries, sliced almonds, or granola before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare these overnight oats for up to 3 days in advance.
- Feel free to swap out strawberries for other berries like blueberries or raspberries.
- For a sweeter version, increase the amount of honey or syrup to taste.
- If you prefer a dairy-free version, use plant-based yogurt and milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar or container
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg