Strawberry Banana Overnight Oats (Printable Version)

Creamy oats combined with fresh strawberries, banana, and chia seeds for a wholesome morning start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

→ Dairy/Alternatives

02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt

→ Fruits

04 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and diced
05 - 1 medium ripe banana, sliced

→ Seeds & Sweeteners

06 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
07 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

→ Flavorings

08 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, chia seeds, milk, yogurt, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well incorporated.
02 - Gently fold in half the strawberries and half the banana slices into the oat mixture.
03 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or storage containers.
04 - Top each serving with the remaining strawberries and banana slices.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow oats and chia seeds to fully hydrate and soften.
06 - In the morning, stir gently. Add an extra splash of milk if desired for a looser consistency. Serve chilled.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It does the heavy lifting while you sleep, so breakfast becomes something you actually have time to enjoy.
  • Chia seeds absorb the liquid and create this silky texture that feels far more indulgent than something this nutritious has any right to be.
  • Fresh strawberries and banana keep it bright and naturally sweet without needing much added sugar.
02 -
  • Chia seeds absorb roughly three times their weight in liquid, so if you make these and forget to refrigerate them, the consistency changes dramatically—always plan for the full overnight soak.
  • Overripe bananas will break down and turn the whole bowl gray; aim for that golden-yellow stage where they're sweet but still have structure.
03 -
  • Fill your jars the night before and grab them from the fridge in the morning—they stay chilled on the ride to work or school, which means you're eating cold and smooth rather than room temperature and odd.
  • If you're meal prepping for the week, assemble the base in jars but hold the fresh fruit topping separate in a small container, then add it fresh each morning; this keeps the strawberries and banana looking vibrant instead of tired by Wednesday.
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