Strawberry Overnight Oats Chia (Printable Version)

Creamy oats mixed with fresh strawberries, chia seeds, and crunchy granola, perfect for a nutritious start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Fruit

07 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

→ Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup granola
09 - Additional fresh strawberries, sliced, optional

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl or mason jar, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
02 - Gently fold the sliced strawberries into the oat mixture, distributing evenly throughout.
03 - Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight, allowing the oats and chia seeds to fully hydrate and soften.
04 - In the morning, stir the overnight oats thoroughly. If the mixture appears too thick, add a splash of milk to achieve desired consistency.
05 - Divide the overnight oats evenly between two bowls or serving jars.
06 - Top each serving with granola and additional fresh strawberries if desired. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It's genuinely ready when you are, no cooking required, just grab and go.
  • The texture keeps surprising you, creamy oats one moment, then that satisfying granola crunch that never gets soggy.
  • Your body will thank you for the fiber and protein combination that actually keeps you full past mid-morning.
02 -
  • Don't skip the overnight sitting, no matter how hungry you are, because that's literally the whole point and it changes everything.
  • Layering in jars rather than bowls means your granola stays crispy even if you're eating it hours after preparing, a game changer for meal prep.
03 -
  • If you're using fresh strawberries that are slightly underripe, slice them a few hours before assembling so they soften just enough but don't turn mushy overnight.
  • A pinch of salt in the base mixture rounds out the flavors in a way that makes the sweetness taste more natural and less cloying.
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