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Creamy Strawberry Overnight Oats

Creamy Strawberry Overnight Oats - A Simple, Make-Ahead Breakfast

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant or steel-cut)
  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened almond, oat, or soy milk)
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole for creaminess)
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional but helps thicken and adds fiber)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt (a pinch to boost flavor)
  • 3/4 cup fresh strawberries, divided (about 6–8 medium berries)
  • Optional toppings: sliced almonds, crushed pistachios, shredded coconut, extra berries, peanut butter, or a dollop of yogurt

Instructions
 

  • Prep the strawberries. Rinse, hull, and roughly chop half the strawberries. Mash them with a fork until slightly chunky. Slice the remaining berries for topping.
  • Mix the base. In a jar or container, stir together oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
  • Fold in the mashed berries. The mixture will turn light pink and smell like strawberry shortcake. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  • Chill overnight. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally 8–12, to let the oats soften and the chia thicken.
  • Stir and top. In the morning, give the oats a good stir. If they’re too thick, splash in a bit more milk. Add the sliced strawberries and your favorite toppings.
  • Serve cold or cool. These are best straight from the fridge, but you can let them sit at room temp for 10 minutes if you prefer less chill.