Strawberry Chia Seed Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats with strawberries, chia seeds, and granola ready after overnight chilling.

# Components:

→ 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 fresh strawberries, sliced (optional)

# Method:

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 all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
02 - Gently fold the sliced strawberries into the oat mixture using a spatula, distributing them evenly throughout.
03 - Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight to allow oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and reach desired softness.
04 - In the morning, stir the overnight oats thoroughly. If the mixture appears too thick, add a splash of milk to achieve desired consistency.
05 - Divide the overnight oats evenly between two serving bowls or jars.
06 - Top each serving with granola and additional fresh strawberries if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required, which means you can actually sleep in instead of standing over a hot stove.
  • The creamy yogurt and milk mixture becomes this luscious custard-like base that tastes way more indulgent than it actually is.
  • Strawberries stay fresh and juicy because they're protected in the cold, not mushy like when you cook them.
  • You can make two jars at once and grab one on your way out the door, no bowl, no mess.
02 -
  • Don't add your granola the night before unless you enjoy eating a mushy, granola-flavored paste instead of actual granola with crunch.
  • If you forget about your jars and they sit for 12 or 16 hours, don't panic; just add milk until they reach the texture you want, and they'll still be delicious.
03 -
  • Buy Greek yogurt on sale and make a double batch of the oat mixture to last the whole week, portioning into jars so mornings become almost effortless.
  • If your strawberries are really large, slice them thinner so they break down slightly and flavor the entire mixture rather than staying as big chunks.
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