Overnight Oats with Chia and Strawberry
The ultimate make-ahead breakfast that transforms humble oats into a creamy, pudding-like treat while you sleep. Packed with fiber-rich chia seeds and bright, juicy strawberries, it's the perfect balance of convenience and fresh flavor.
- Prep 10 min
- Total 490 min
- Serves 1
- Easy
- 🥦 Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Rolled Oats, old-fashioned style, not instant or steel-cut½ cup
- 2% Reduced-Fat Milk, or any milk of your choice⅔ cup
- Chia Seeds, black or white seeds work equally well1 tbsp
- Plain Greek Yogurt, adds creaminess and protein¼ cup
- Maple Syrup, pure maple syrup for best flavor1 tbsp
- Vanilla Extract½ tsp
- Kosher Salt, essential to balance the sweetness1 pinch
- Strawberry, hulled and sliced½ cup
Contains Dairy, Gluten. AI-generated, checked against common allergens; always check labels.
Method
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Prepare the strawberries
Wash the Strawberry thoroughly and pat dry. Use a small knife to remove the green leafy tops, then slice them into thin, bite-sized rounds or quarters so they release their juices easily into the oats.
3 min -
Combine the dry base
Add the Rolled Oats, Chia Seeds, and Kosher Salt to your mason jar. Give them a quick stir or a gentle shake to ensure the seeds are evenly distributed among the oats before adding any liquid.
2 min -
Whisk in the wet ingredients
Pour in the 2% Reduced-Fat Milk, Plain Greek Yogurt, Maple Syrup, and Vanilla Extract. Use a long spoon to stir vigorously, reaching all the way to the bottom corners of the jar to ensure no dry pockets of oats remain.
3 min -
Add the fruit and seal
Gently fold in about two-thirds of the sliced Strawberry. Secure the lid tightly on the jar and give it one final, vigorous shake to marry all the components together.
2 min -
Refrigerate and set
Place the jar in the refrigerator and leave it to rest for at least 8 hours, or ideally overnight. During this time, the oats and chia seeds will absorb the milk and yogurt, thickening into a creamy consistency.
480 min -
Final stir and garnish
Remove the lid and give the oats one last stir. Top with the remaining fresh Strawberry slices and enjoy cold directly from the jar.
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