Strawberry Vanilla Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy vanilla oats with fresh strawberries, chia and Greek yogurt, ready after an overnight chill.

# What you need:

→ Oats base

01 - 90 g old-fashioned rolled oats (≈1 US cup)
02 - 240 ml whole milk or plant-based alternative (≈1 US cup)
03 - 120 g plain Greek yogurt (≈1/2 US cup)
04 - 20 g chia seeds (≈2 US tablespoons)
05 - 15–30 ml pure maple syrup or honey (≈1–2 US tablespoons), adjust to taste
06 - 5 ml pure vanilla extract (≈1 US teaspoon)
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Fruit

08 - 150 g fresh strawberries, hulled and diced (≈1 US cup)

→ Toppings (optional)

09 - Sliced almonds, to taste
10 - Additional diced strawberries, to taste
11 - Drizzle of honey or maple syrup, to finish

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl or a lidded jar, stir together the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until evenly distributed.
02 - Gently fold the diced strawberries into the oat mixture to distribute fruit without releasing excessive juice.
03 - Cover the bowl or close the jar and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the oats and chia to hydrate and thicken.
04 - In the morning, stir the mixture and, if desired, add a splash of milk to reach your preferred texture.
05 - Divide the mixture into two containers or bowls and finish with sliced almonds, extra strawberries and a light drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels like a morning treat that actually lets you sleep in.
  • The combination of strawberries and vanilla makes every bite taste like dessert, but it is secretly quite wholesome.
02 -
  • If you skip stirring after adding the chia seeds, you might find stubborn clumps later—stir well from the start.
  • Letting the oats rest at least six hours (and preferably overnight) creates the dreamiest, creamiest texture.
03 -
  • Toast sliced almonds briefly for extra crispness—it’s worth the extra pan.
  • Vanilla bean paste instead of extract is a game-changer if you want a more intense flavor.
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