Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats (Print Version)

Creamy oats combined with strawberries and vanilla yogurt create a make-ahead, refreshing start to your day.

# Components:

→ Oats Mixture

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

→ Strawberry Layer

07 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, optional

→ Yogurt Layer

10 - 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt or plant-based vanilla yogurt

→ Topping

11 - 2 tablespoons granola
12 - 2 fresh strawberries, sliced
13 - 1 tablespoon chopped almonds or pecans

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate small bowl, toss diced strawberries with fresh lemon juice and sugar if using. Mix gently to coat evenly.
03 - Cover both mixtures with lids or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight, allowing the oats to soften and flavors to fully develop.
04 - In the morning, stir the chilled oat mixture thoroughly to restore proper consistency and break up any clumps.
05 - Divide half the oat mixture between serving jars or bowls, then layer half the strawberry mixture, followed by half the yogurt. Repeat layering with remaining oats, strawberries, and yogurt.
06 - Top each serving with granola, sliced fresh strawberries, and chopped nuts. Serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You make it once and breakfast is ready for two mornings, which means you're actually winning at life.
  • It tastes like you're eating strawberry shortcake while technically eating something nutritious enough to feel virtuous about.
  • The texture contrast between creamy oats and tangy yogurt and jammy strawberries keeps you interested all the way to the bottom of the jar.
02 -
  • If your oats are too thick in the morning, a splash of extra milk fixes it instantly—don't assume they're ruined, they're just being stubborn.
  • The lemon juice on the strawberries is not optional if you're making these more than 12 hours ahead; it's the difference between pretty fresh berries and brown mushy ones.
03 -
  • Use full-fat everything if you can; skim milk and low-fat yogurt turn these into something that tastes like you're being punished for breakfast choices.
  • Prep strawberries and oat mixture in separate containers so you can add them to jars in the morning for the crispest berry experience possible.
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