Vanilla Strawberry Overnight Oats
Published 5/2/2024
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These Vanilla Strawberry Overnight Oats are the perfect solution for busy mornings. This recipe is a meal-prep dream – whip up a batch of jars on Sunday, and enjoy a cool, refreshing, and oh-so-satisfying breakfast all week long.
Not only are these overnight oats tasty but they are packed with fiber and protein, which have been on the top of my mind lately!
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“I love the simplicity of overnight oats. The extra step of blending the ingredients first was worth it. These were thick and so filling that I halved each serving and ended up with breakfast for the entire week.” – Jaqueline Jackson
You may not know this, but I eat oatmeal EVERY SINGLE MORNING (unless it’s the weekend). Oats + Banana + PB is my favorite combination.
During the warmer months, I like to mix it up and eat overnight oats and I like to soak my oats in a liquid such as almond milk, Greek yogurt, etc. For this creative overnight oats recipe, I decided to bring strawberries to the center stage, puree them with Greek yogurt and almond milk, and then mix that deliciousness with rolled oats.
Must-Have Ingredients for Strawberry Overnight Oats
- Liquid (almond milk, milk, Kiefer, etc): Makes the oats super creamy. I like to mix plain Greek yogurt and almond milk for my liquid.
- Rolled Oats: I have found that using rolled oats gives it a much better texture.
- Chia Seeds: Chia seeds make everything better, and add a healthy dose of Omegas to your meal.
- Sweetener (maple syrup, honey, etc.): If you don’t use sweet almond milk or flavored yogurt, I suggested a few teaspoons of honey, but that’s just my preference!
- Fresh strawberries: I sliced these and mixed them directly into the overnight oat mixture. Don’t worry about them being too chunky, as we blend them up in a high-speed blender.
How long do overnight oats need to soak before I can eat them?
We recommend at least 2 hours so the oats can soak up all the liquid.
here’s a tip!
We HIGHLY recommend blending the Greek yogurt, almond milk, honey, and strawberries together. It makes the oats super creamy and smooth.
Variations and Substitutions
- Any type of milk will work for this recipe. If you want to use non-dairy milk, I suggest using almond milk, cashew milk, soy milk, or coconut milk.
- I used honey as my sweetener, but pure maple syrup would be a great choice!
- Swap the vanilla extract for almond extract for a different flavor profile.
- Boost the protein by adding a scoop of protein powder to your overnight oat mixture. Check out our Guide to the Best Protein Powder.
- Swap the Greek yogurt for regular yogurt or non-dairy yogurt to keep things dairy-free.
Can I make a big batch of this recipe for meal prep?
Absolutely! This recipe makes 3 servings, so you can double it for the week if you like! Store each serving in an airtight container to grab for an easy breakfast throughout the week. Keep in mind that the oats will only last for around 5 days in the fridge, so you may want to disperse some extra oats into each serving to make 5 servings instead of 6.
Storing Strawberry Overnight Oats
Since this recipe makes 3 savings, I recommend storing the oats in mason jars or airtight containers. The oats will last in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Serving Overnight Oats
If you want to ramp up the protein but don’t want to add protein powder to your oats, serve up your oats alongside some breakfast classics like hard boiled eggs (in oven), cheesy sous vide egg bites, or oven-baked bacon!
Creamy Strawberry Vanilla Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1 cup nonfat, plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or any kind of milk
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 1.5 cup rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- First, blend Greek yogurt, almond milk, honey, and strawberries together. It will look like a strawberry milkshake!
- Next, place the mixture into a medium-size bowl and mix in 3 tablespoons chia seeds and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Then, mix in rolled oatmeal.
- Place in refrigerator overnight or for at least 2 hours. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Tips & Notes
- Before serving, feel free to add a splash of milk to thin things out depending on how thick you like it.
- Option to add 2 tablespoons of protein powder. We recommend plain or vanilla!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Having the same breakfast everyday is kind of the best! Lately it’s been having some sort of smoothie! Something about eating out of a mason jar makes it so much better. They’re perfect for to go breakfast like this! Totally loving the combination of flavors in this. I’m all for the toppings ๐ Thanks for sharing, and could not agree with you about the importance of networking! Nice reminder.
Mason jar lovers unite!!!!! And yes we need to connect ASAP. We do live in the same city ๐
Best. Rant. Ever. I truly believe in the power of networking! It’s changed my blog + my life! I hope I get to network with you if you’ll be at FitBloggin or BlogHer this year. Have a great weekend!
Oh boo I won’t be…at least as of right now! When and where are these two (I guess I could google). Are you going on your own dime or do you have fancy schmancy sponsors?!
FitBloggin is in Savannah, GA (I’m already dreaming of peach cobbler!) – and I am speaking so my ticket is comped… but I have still have flight and hotel to pay for. BlogHer is in San Jose, CA and I am paying this one on my own. Didn’t even look into sponsorship – plus, Kerry Washington is part of the keynote (not sure if you are a Scandal fan). It’s my first BlogHer too. Pricey… but I hope to network my butt off!
Can’t complain about location! That is so awesome that you are speaking at FitBloggin. Do they approach you about speaking or do you approach them? I’ve never spoken at a blog conference and would BEYOND LOVE TO! Enlighten me with you knowledge!
Love overnight oats and your little rant.
PS – Thanks for the shout-out. I’m so happy we’ve connected. ๐
UHM ME TOO! I was just telling Davida how awesome you are! Yay for facebook ๐
I have met SO many new friends from blogging! To be honest sometimes I talk to them more than people in real life ๐ these oats look deeelish! I eat overnight oatmeal every morning. Lately I’ve been using Kefir, after seeing it on FFF! So yummy!
Love keeeeeeeef so much. And I heart you Leigha! love that you started blogging so young…I can’t wait to see what you’re doing in 2 or 3 years!
How much is too much to be paying for blog hosting?
Ha. Ha. I am paying like 150/mo right now with WP Engine. Just transferred to them a few months ago. The support has been really nice and the speed of my website improved. Was recommended by Minimalist Baker ๐
First: YES!! I have become completely obsessed with overnight oats. I had just recently made it and have had it for breakfast (sometimes for lunch at work!) ever since! I love adding new things to it, so I will definitely have to try your version!
Second: I agree 100% with networking…in any job I think it is extremely important. You never know who you will meet and who is willing to help you in anyway they can. I recently went to LA to look at pursuing a career in the entertainment industry and I was able to find some people who were willing to help in the oddest of places, you just need to say hi! ๐
LOVE THAT! And wow that’s so awesome. Are you planning on moving to LA, then? It takes a lot of balls to approach someone, but totally worth it in the end! LOVE LOVE LOE.
I am planning on moving to LA towards the end of the year!! And yes I agree it takes balls – but stepping outside of your comfort zone can be extremely rewarding at times ๐
Love these photos! And so extremely true. Meeting people = learning new things = bonus: great friendships! LOVE IT. LOVE YOU!
I learn from you every day my dear! So glad I randomly made your paleo choco chip cookies 6 months ago and we became friends on facebook. #loveatfirstsite
No problemo amigo! It’s so true! I told Kell I’d be harassing her for ecookbook advice too. I have a feeling we may be ranting to each other through the whole process, though knowing you you’ll snap your fingers and it will be gorgeous and perfect while I’m still lying in bed sending you nakey snapchats.
Shhhh. Don’t tell people our secret. First of all I didn’t even know you were writing a cookbook. Second of all I’m so glad we figured out we are basically neighbors to the 6th degree. #itstrue
Bahahaha!!!!
Totally agree 1 million percent. I have met so many wonderful people, that I would genuinely call friends, and I feel like I could actually call or go see (if they werent so far away) if something was wrong. The healthy blogging world is full of wonderful people, you being one of them! I love seeing all the new creations people come up with, this being one of them….sounds delightful….added to my breakfast to do list ๐
TRUE DAT SISTER! Isn’t it weird how you can connect with people over the internet? I have a handful of friends I’ve never met, but talk to EVERY SINGLE DAY. It’s so crazy. So. I wonder what the world would be today like if Facebook or the Internet didn’t exist!
Lee, I’m SO glad I saw this post before I posted my favorite Friday finds. It’s DEFINITELY going in there! YUM! You know, oats have beoome such a favorite food for me that started out as a “reoovery” stepping stone. Now I could kick myself for going without them so long! I love mine soaked in Silk unsweetened vanilla almond milk overnight too. Have you heard Silk came out with a new Almond Coconut Unsweetened Vanilla blend? Plus it’s carrageenan free- hooray:) Anywho! This recipe is itching to be made in my kitchen, thanks for the inspiration! HAPPY FRIDAY!<3