Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats Recipe
A delicious and nutritious make-ahead breakfast featuring creamy Greek yogurt, fresh strawberries, and wholesome oats soaked overnight for a quick and satisfying start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup strawberry Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 3/4 cup diced strawberries (fresh or frozen)
Optional Ingredients
- 1/4–1/2 cup water (if mixture is very thick)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a pint-sized mason jar or a bowl, mix together the old-fashioned oats, milk, strawberry Greek yogurt, chia seeds, diced strawberries, and if using, the vanilla protein powder. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Adjust Consistency: If the mixture feels too thick, add between 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water to loosen it to your preferred consistency, then stir again.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Seal the jar or cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator. Allow the oats to soak overnight, or for a minimum of two hours, so the oats and chia seeds absorb the liquids and soften perfectly.
- Serve and Enjoy: After soaking, give the oats a good mix and enjoy your creamy, fruity overnight oats cold straight from the jar or transfer to a bowl if preferred.
Notes
- Use old-fashioned oats, not instant oats, to ensure the right texture after soaking.
- Frozen strawberries can be used; they will thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Adjust the milk or water amount based on how thick or creamy you prefer your oats.
- Add sweetener like honey or maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter taste.
- Overnight oats can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days for convenient meal prep.
- Chia seeds add extra fiber and help thicken the oats.
Keywords: overnight oats, strawberries and cream, healthy breakfast, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, make-ahead breakfast
