Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats (Print)

Creamy oats blended with strawberries and vanilla for a flavorful, ready-to-eat breakfast option.

# Components:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened non-dairy
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Strawberry Layer

08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
09 - 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
10 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Topping

11 - 2 tablespoons crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafer cookies
12 - 2 tablespoons whipped cream

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until well incorporated.
02 - In a separate bowl, mix diced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Allow to rest for 5 minutes to release juices and develop flavor.
03 - Distribute oat mixture and strawberry mixture alternately into two jars or containers, beginning with oats, followed by strawberries, and repeating as desired for aesthetic presentation.
04 - Cover containers securely and refrigerate for minimum 8 hours or overnight until oats absorb liquid and reach desired consistency.
05 - Gently stir oats to redistribute ingredients. Top with crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafer cookies and whipped cream if using.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that dessert-like strawberry shortcake flavor without any of the guilt or morning stress.
  • Everything comes together in under 10 minutes of actual work, then the fridge does the rest.
  • It's naturally filling thanks to the oats and Greek yogurt, so you'll stay satisfied through your busiest morning hours.
02 -
  • If your overnight oats taste too thick the next morning, you didn't use enough liquid—add a splash of milk and stir it through, because this can't be fixed by eating alone.
  • The lemon juice in the strawberry layer isn't just flavor—it keeps them from turning into a gloomy brown puddle and brightens everything you taste.
03 -
  • If you want to make these vegan, swap the Greek yogurt for a thick coconut or cashew yogurt and use non-dairy milk, and honestly you won't miss a thing.
  • A pinch of almond extract (just a few drops) alongside the vanilla creates this subtle depth that nobody can quite name but everyone absolutely notices.
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