Strawberry Vanilla Overnight Oats

Creamy overnight oats with vanilla, chia and fresh strawberries—make ahead, chill and serve cold.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or vanilla)

04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds

05 - 1–2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey

06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

07 - Pinch of salt

→ Fruit

08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced

→ Toppings (optional)

09 - Sliced almonds

10 - Additional diced strawberries

11 - Drizzle of honey or maple syrup

# How to make it:

01 - In a medium bowl or a large jar, whisk together the oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until evenly incorporated.

02 - Gently fold the diced strawberries into the oat mixture to distribute fruit without breaking the berries.

03 - Cover the bowl or secure the jar lid and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to hydrate the oats and thicken the mixture.

04 - After chilling, stir the oats; if the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk and stir to reach desired consistency.

05 - Divide the oats between two bowls or jars and finish with sliced almonds, extra strawberries and a light drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

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It magically preps itself overnight so you wake up to breakfast ready to go.
The balance of creamy oats and juicy berries hits that sweet spot between healthy and delicious.

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Adding strawberries too early once turned my oats into mush—the key is folding them in right before putting everything in the fridge.
Trying plant-based milk led to a lighter, less rich taste, but the addition of chia keeps the texture creamy either way.

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