Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats (View Print Version)

Creamy oats layered with fresh strawberries and vanilla yogurt, perfect 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 fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon granulated 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

# Method:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine rolled 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 fresh lemon juice and sugar if desired. Allow to macerate briefly.
03 - Cover both prepared mixtures and refrigerate overnight or for a minimum of 6 hours. This allows the oats to soften and all flavors to fully develop and meld.
04 - In the morning, stir the oat mixture thoroughly to loosen and restore desired consistency.
05 - Assemble in jars or serving bowls by layering half of the oat mixture, followed by half of the strawberries, then half of the yogurt. Repeat with remaining ingredients to create even layers.
06 - Top with granola, sliced fresh strawberries, and chopped nuts if desired.
07 - Serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero morning cooking required—your future self will thank you for this one.
  • It tastes like dessert but actually keeps you full until lunch without the sugar crash.
  • You can prep two jars at once and have breakfast handled for two mornings.
02 -
  • If you use skim milk or non-fat yogurt, the whole thing tastes a bit lean and chalky—fat is your friend here, whether it's dairy or plant-based.
  • Don't skip the lemon juice on the strawberries; it's the difference between bright and boring.
03 -
  • Toast your own granola or use a version without too much added sugar—it makes the whole thing feel less like a dessert masquerading as breakfast.
  • If you're meal prepping for the week, keep the layers separate in the jar until morning and mix gently before eating; they stay fresher this way.
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