Strawberry Overnight Oats Chia (Printable version)

Creamy oats with chia seeds, fresh strawberries, and granola come together for a wholesome morning meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Fruit

07 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

→ Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup granola
09 - Additional sliced strawberries (optional)

# How to Make:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl or mason jar, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
02 - Gently fold the sliced strawberries into the oat mixture using a spatula to maintain even distribution.
03 - Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and achieve proper texture.
04 - In the morning, stir the oat mixture. If the consistency is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired creaminess.
05 - Divide the overnight oat mixture evenly between two bowls or jars.
06 - Top each serving with granola and additional sliced strawberries if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You literally prep it the night before and wake up to something that tastes indulgent but is actually good for you.
  • The chia seeds do this quiet magic where they absorb all the flavors overnight and the texture becomes luxuriously creamy without any actual cream.
  • It's endlessly customizable depending on what's in your fruit bowl or what your mood demands that morning.
02 -
  • Don't skip the fold-in step for strawberries—dump them in roughly and you'll end up with them all settled at the bottom like a sad surprise at the very end.
  • The granola absolutely must go on right before eating or it becomes a soggy disappointment, which sounds like a small thing but it changes everything about the eating experience.
03 -
  • Always keep your chia seeds in an airtight container in a cool place because they last forever and you'll end up making these way more often than you expect.
  • If you're using plant-based milk and yogurt, opt for unsweetened versions so you have full control over the sweetness level and can taste the actual fruit.
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