Vanilla overnight oats with diced strawberries, chia, and yogurt—ready from fridge for a quick, healthy start.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or vanilla)
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Fruit
08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
→ Toppings (optional)
09 - Sliced almonds, for topping (optional)
10 - Additional diced strawberries, for topping (optional)
11 - Drizzle of honey or maple syrup, for finishing (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl or a large jar combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Stir until the mixture is uniform and the sweetener is dissolved.
02 - Gently fold in 1 cup hulled and diced fresh strawberries until evenly distributed throughout the oat mixture.
03 - Seal the jar or cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the oats and chia to hydrate and thicken.
04 - Remove from the fridge and stir the chilled oats; if the mixture is thicker than desired, add a splash of milk and stir to reach the preferred consistency.
05 - Divide the mixture between two bowls or jars and finish with sliced almonds, extra diced strawberries and a light drizzle of honey or maple syrup as desired.
06 - Serve immediately or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; stir before serving for best texture.
