Description
Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats is a simple, nutritious, and delicious make-ahead breakfast that combines creamy Greek yogurt, wholesome rolled oats, fresh strawberries, and a touch of natural sweetness. Perfect for busy mornings, this no-cook dish offers a refreshing and satisfying start to your day, with optional add-ins like chia seeds and a splash of cream for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruits and Toppings
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- Extra strawberries for topping (optional)
- A splash of cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mason jar or airtight container, add the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds (if using), maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Stir the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add Strawberries: Gently fold in the chopped fresh strawberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the jar or container tightly and place it in the refrigerator. Let it chill overnight or for at least 4 hours to allow the oats to soak up the liquids and soften.
- Serve and Garnish: In the morning, remove the oats from the fridge and give the mixture a good stir. Add extra fresh strawberries and a splash of cream on top if desired for added creaminess and flavor.
- Enjoy: Serve the overnight oats cold directly from the fridge or warm them briefly in the microwave if you prefer a warm breakfast.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond milk or oat milk and use coconut yogurt in place of Greek yogurt.
- To enhance the strawberry flavor, blend some strawberries into the milk before mixing with the oats.
- Chia seeds are optional but add extra fiber and nutrients as well as help thicken the texture.
- Overnight oats can be prepared up to 2 days in advance for convenience.
- Adjust sweetness by increasing or decreasing the amount of maple syrup or honey to your liking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
