Description
A quick and nutritious Strawberry Overnight Oats recipe that combines oats, chia seeds, yogurt, and fresh strawberries soaked overnight for a delicious and convenient breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oats (rolled oats, quick oats, or steel-cut oats)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or Skyr yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)
- 3/4 cup milk of choice (almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, etc.)
Flavor Enhancers
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped strawberries (fresh or frozen)
Optional Additions
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the oats, chia seeds, yogurt, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and chopped strawberries until well combined. If using protein powder, add it now and mix thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of all ingredients.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight, allowing the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and flavors, creating a creamy texture.
- Serve: The next morning, remove the bowl from the fridge, give the oats a good stir, and enjoy immediately. Add extra maple syrup or honey if desired for additional sweetness.
Notes
- Use rolled oats for the best texture; steel-cut oats will require longer soaking or slight cooking first.
- Chia seeds help thicken the oats and add nutrition but can be omitted if preferred.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and milk.
- Adjust the sweetness with more or less maple syrup or honey according to taste.
- Fresh strawberries work best, but frozen can be used when fresh are out of season.
- Protein powder can be added to boost protein content, ideal for post-workout meals.
