Healthy Easy Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats with strawberries and chia seeds, prepared overnight for a quick, nutritious breakfast.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for dairy-free
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 teaspoons honey or pure maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Fruit Layer

07 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

→ Toppings

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts such as almonds or walnuts
09 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
10 - Extra sliced strawberries for serving

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir well until thoroughly combined.
02 - Gently fold in the sliced strawberries into the oat mixture.
03 - Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften completely.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash more milk to reach your desired consistency.
05 - Spoon the overnight oats into bowls or jars. Top with extra strawberries, nuts, and coconut flakes if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required: This is breakfast that waits for you, not the other way around.
  • Naturally sweet and satisfying: The strawberries break down slightly overnight, releasing their juice into every spoonful without any added sugar.
  • Fills you up completely: Chia seeds absorb liquid and expand, keeping you satisfied until lunch without the crash.
02 -
  • Chia seeds need liquid to work their magic: They won't plump up properly if you're skimpy with the milk, so don't try to halve the recipe without adjusting ratios.
  • Strawberries will turn everything pink, and that's okay: This isn't a flaw—it's flavor seeping into every bite, so embrace the color change.
03 -
  • Prepare in glass jars with lids: You can eat straight from the jar if you're in a hurry, and the whole thing travels beautifully.
  • Don't skip the vanilla: Just a half teaspoon creates depth that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is.
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