Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats (Print)

Creamy oats layered with sweet strawberries and vanilla yogurt for a refreshing make-ahead breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Mixture

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
04 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Strawberry Layer

07 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
08 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

→ Yogurt Layer

10 - 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt or plant-based vanilla yogurt

→ Topping

11 - 2 tablespoons granola
12 - 2 fresh strawberries, sliced
13 - 1 tablespoon chopped almonds or pecans

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine oats, milk, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until well combined.
02 - In a separate small bowl, toss diced strawberries with lemon juice and sugar if using.
03 - Cover both mixtures and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats mixture to loosen and adjust consistency if needed.
05 - Assemble in jars or bowls by layering half the oat mixture, then half the strawberries, then half the yogurt. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
06 - Top with granola, sliced strawberries, and chopped nuts if desired.
07 - Serve chilled immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Five minutes of assembly the night before means you actually eat breakfast instead of skipping it.
  • It tastes like dessert but delivers real protein and fiber that keeps you full until lunch.
  • Customize the layers however you want—this recipe is more of a friendly suggestion than a strict rule.
02 -
  • Don't use instant oats or quick oats—they'll turn into paste overnight and taste mushy rather than creamy in a good way.
  • If you're making these more than one night ahead, keep the strawberries and yogurt separate until morning and assemble fresh; otherwise they become watery.
03 -
  • Taste the oat mixture before you assemble the jars—if it seems too thick, add a splash more milk; if it's too thin, let it sit five more minutes.
  • Use room-temperature yogurt when assembling if you want the layers to stay distinct and pretty; cold yogurt from the fridge will be firmer and easier to layer neatly.
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