Strawberries & Cream Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy, naturally sweet breakfast featuring juicy strawberries and silky oats—perfect for busy mornings and meal prep.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats and Dairy
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
→ Fruit
04 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
05 - 2 tablespoons strawberry jam (optional, for extra sweetness)
→ Flavorings & Sweeteners
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
08 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings (Optional)
10 - Additional sliced strawberries
11 - Granola
12 - Chopped nuts
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine the oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
02 - Fold in the diced strawberries and strawberry jam (if using).
03 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or containers.
04 - Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours, until the oats are soft and the mixture is creamy.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats, add a splash of milk if needed, and top with extra strawberries, granola, or nuts before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Breakfast is waiting for you when you wake up no morning effort required
- The strawberries create their own sweet syrup as they sit making every spoonful feel indulgent
02 -
- The texture changes dramatically between hour 6 and hour 8 so patience really pays off here
- Warm the jar slightly in the microwave for 30 seconds if cold breakfast feels wrong on winter mornings
03 -
- Use wide mouth mason jars for easier stirring and cleaning
- Double the recipe on Sunday and you are set for the work week