Strawberry Chocolate Chunk Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats layered with fresh strawberries and chocolate chunks, chilled overnight for a delightful treat.

# Components:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Strawberry Layer

08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup

→ Chocolate and Garnish

11 - 1/4 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
12 - 2 whole strawberries, halved, for topping
13 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts, almonds or pistachios
14 - Extra chocolate shavings for garnish

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
02 - In a separate bowl, toss diced strawberries with fresh lemon juice and maple syrup. Set aside.
03 - Stir chocolate chunks into the prepared oat mixture, distributing evenly throughout.
04 - Divide half the oat mixture between two clean jars, layering the chocolate-infused oats at the bottom.
05 - Distribute half the strawberry mixture over the oat base in each jar, creating distinct layers.
06 - Repeat with remaining oat mixture on top, followed by remaining strawberry mixture to create alternating layers.
07 - Seal jars with lids and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, allowing oats to soften and flavors to meld completely.
08 - Before serving, top each jar with halved strawberries, chopped nuts, and additional chocolate shavings as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a decadent dessert but packed with protein and fiber, so no guilt required.
  • You make it once and eat it for days—the kind of lazy genius move that actually pays off.
  • The texture contrast between creamy oats, chewy strawberries, and snappy chocolate chunks keeps every bite interesting.
02 -
  • Don't skip the lemon juice on the strawberries—I learned this the hard way when my second batch turned brown and oxidized within hours, while the ones with lemon juice stayed vibrant through the whole week.
  • The magic happens during that overnight chill; the chia seeds fully hydrate and the oats plump up, so rushing this step defeats the purpose.
03 -
  • Mix your oat base the night before in the jars themselves—less cleanup and the flavors start mingling right away instead of waiting until assembly.
  • Use Greek yogurt that's full-fat if you can find it; the extra richness makes the difference between good and genuinely luxurious.
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