Description
These strawberry overnight oats are easy to make ahead in a jar. They’re packed with protein from the Greek yogurt and full of fiber from the rolled oats, chia seeds, and fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup rolled oats, gluten-free if desired
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk (I use unsweetened almond milk)
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt (I use plain 0% Greek yogurt)
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh orange zest (or lemon zest)
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (or vanilla extract)
- A pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup fresh sliced strawberries (or strawberry preserves)
Optional Toppings
- Sliced almonds, toasted if desired
- Granola
- Sliced bananas
- Strawberry jam
- Shredded coconut or coconut flakes
- Mini chocolate chips
- Hemp seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Mix the wet ingredients together. In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, yogurt, almond extract, and maple syrup.
- Add the dry ingredients. Stir in the oats, chia seeds, orange zest, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Gently fold in the fresh strawberries or strawberry preserves (if using).
- Let it chill in the refrigerator overnight. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the oat mixture to a jar with an airtight lid. Let it soak overnight in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours. I usually let mine soak for 12 hours.
- Stir, add your toppings, and enjoy. In the morning, give your soaked overnight oats a good stir and add your favorite toppings. I sprinkle sliced almonds on top. Enjoy!
Notes
- I use old-fashioned rolled oats for this recipe because they become tender and creamy when soaked. Quick oats and instant oats often get watery and mushy. Steel-cut oats remain too firm after soaking overnight.
- Use less milk if you like a thicker overnight oats.
- Use vanilla or strawberry flavored yogurt instead of plain if you prefer.
- Orange zest substitute: Use fresh lemon zest if you prefer.
- If you don’t have fresh strawberries, use strawberry preserves or jam.
- Make it vegan by using dairy-free milk and vegan yogurt.
- Keep it gluten-free by using gluten-free oats.
- Nutrition information is a rough estimate based on using unsweetened almond milk, plain 0% Greek yogurt, and sliced almonds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 379
- Sugar: 16.55g
- Sodium: 69mg
- Fat: 7.7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 9.8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 6mg