Overnight Oats Strawberry Jam (Printable)

Creamy oats paired with naturally sweet strawberry chia jam, chilled for a ready-to-eat morning boost.

# Components:

→ Overnight Oats

01 - 1 cup rolled oats, gluten-free if needed
02 - 1 cup milk of choice, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Strawberry Chia Jam

07 - 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
10 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, optional

→ Toppings

11 - Sliced fresh strawberries
12 - Chopped nuts or seeds, optional

# Method:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine chopped strawberries and maple syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until strawberries soften and break down, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Mash with a fork to reach desired consistency. Stir in chia seeds and lemon juice if using. Remove from heat and allow to cool; the mixture will thicken as it sets.
02 - In a mixing bowl or jar, combine rolled oats, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Divide oat mixture evenly between two jars or bowls. Top each portion with 2 to 3 tablespoons of cooled strawberry chia jam. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for a minimum of 4 hours.
03 - In the morning, stir gently if desired to redistribute ingredients. Top each serving with fresh strawberry slices and chopped nuts or seeds before consuming.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You actually get to sleep in because breakfast is already made and waiting like a gift to your future self.
  • The jam is so easy that once you taste homemade, store-bought feels pointless.
  • It's naturally creamy without being heavy, and somehow feels fancy enough for guests but practical enough for Tuesday.
02 -
  • Don't skip cooling the jam before layering it onto the oats—warm jam will soften the oats unevenly and you'll end up with a mushy bottom layer and crunchy top.
  • Chia seeds are the real hero here; they thicken the jam naturally without any weird thickening agents, but you have to let them actually soak for a few minutes or they won't do their job.
03 -
  • If your jam is too thick in the morning, loosen it with a splash of milk right in the jar—no heating required.
  • Freeze extra jam in ice cube trays and you'll have perfect portions ready whenever you need them, whether that's for oatmeal, toast, or swirling into yogurt.
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