I recently tried some overnight oats at a hotel and I fell in love with it.
Honestly, there’s nothing better than waking up to a breakfast that tastes like dessert—and that’s exactly what these Strawberries and Cream Oats are!
It’s healthy, protein-packed, and naturally sweetened, and will keep you full – without any guilt!
I love this recipe and it’s perfect for summer!
Just mix everything together, let it sit overnight, and wake up to a beautiful strawberry oat mixture in the morning.
This recipe is perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or an easy snack when you’re craving something sweet but nutritious.
Plus, with a few small tweaks, you can customize it to your dietary needs, making it dairy-free, gluten-free, or high in protein.
Let’s get to it!
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Tips to Make it Even Better!
Use rolled oats instead of quick oats for a chewy, satisfying texture. Quick oats will become mushy, and steel-cut oats will be too firm unless soaked longer. A good brand of organic rolled oats works best.
For a super smooth texture, blend all the strawberries instead of folding half in.
For a richer flavor, replace ¼ cup of the almond milk with coconut cream.
If using plant-based yogurt, choose a thick, unsweetened vanilla yogurt like this one to keep it creamy.
Glass mason jars with lids are perfect for storing, shaking, and grabbing on-the-go.
Want more protein? Stir in 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder or collagen.
Want it sweeter? Swap the maple syrup for brown sugar to get a nice sweet taste.
Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats
Course: Dessert, BreakfastDifficulty: Easy2
5
minutesIngredients
1 cup rolled oats
¾ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
½ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries, divided
Optional: pinch of salt
Directions
- Start by washing and hulling your strawberries.
- Dice half of them and toss into a blender with the almond milk, yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a tiny pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and light pink.
- In a jar or bowl, stir together the oats and chia seeds. Pour in the blended pink strawberry mixture and stir until combined.
- Fold in the remaining diced strawberries for texture. Seal the jar or cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
- By morning, you’ll have a creamy, dreamy, pastel-pink jar of strawberry oats that looks like dessert and tastes even better.
- I personally love this when I’m too lazy to cook the next day.
Substitutions and Add-Ins:
Swap strawberries with raspberries for a deeper red color and tartness.
Add 1 teaspoon of beet powder for an all-natural color boost (makes it extra pink).
Use mashed banana instead of yogurt for a dairy-free creamy base.
Mix in 1 tablespoon of strawberry jam for extra sweetness and a pop of fruity pink.
Top with granola or crushed freeze-dried strawberries in the morning for texture.
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