Vanilla Strawberry Overnight Oats

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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!

Finished overnight oats in a jar
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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.

Overnight oats with toppings

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. 

A spoonful of overnight oats with walnuts

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!

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Creamy Strawberry Vanilla Overnight Oats

These Strawberry Vanilla Overnight Oats are a breakfast meal-prep miracle! All you have to do is throw all of the ingredients into a jar, let them sit overnight, and breakfast is ready in the morning.
Prep: 2 hours
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 2 hours
Servings: 3
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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

Calories: 321 kcal, Carbohydrates: 42 g, Protein: 15 g, Fat: 11 g, Fiber: 9 g, Sugar: 10 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Alex @ Alex Runs For Food
April 5, 2014 4:51 am

only you can make overnight oats look amazing!!! I think it is the toppingsโ€ฆ. may have to try this recipeโ€ฆ maybe I can get over it being cold!
Speaking of meeting peopleโ€ฆ.. I know we’ve met ๐Ÿ™‚ But we still need to get together for a cooking date sometime!!

Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves
April 4, 2014 10:42 pm

Overnight oats are my favorite!! I love the idea of blending the milk, yogurt and fruit together for the liquid base. How much rolled oats do you use? It doesn’t say in the recipe. Thanks! ๐Ÿ™‚

Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves
April 5, 2014 9:26 am
Reply to  Lee Funke

No problem! I had to read it over and over to make sure I wasn’t just missing it! Thanks! ๐Ÿ™‚

Jody - Fit at 56
April 4, 2014 10:07 pm

Looks in to me! ๐Ÿ™‚

Lauren
April 4, 2014 6:49 pm

Love the rant! I’ve met so many great blogging friends on Facebook (love facebook groups), and it’s awesome to be able to connect and help each other out. I have taken a lot more risks (writing an ebook, etc.) thanks to blogging friends support. Good luck on your ebook!

Lauren
April 5, 2014 5:10 pm
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I’m in with to share real food/natural health links & get support! What’s your email? I can invite you by email if you’d like ๐Ÿ™‚

Lauren
April 6, 2014 3:33 pm
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Great, check your email!

Linz @ Itz Linz
April 4, 2014 4:53 pm

this looks heavenly!

Sara @ Running Around The Charles
April 4, 2014 1:42 pm

I will be so excited for your cookbook!!! ๐Ÿ™‚ I hope you have a good weekend!

Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish
April 4, 2014 12:00 pm

Love it! And I agree with Davida. You’re gonna snap and it will be done/perfect/beautiful. You inspire me daily.

Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl
April 4, 2014 11:56 am

I ate overnight oats ALLL through the winter. This is likely due to the fact that I just do not like my oats hot (unless they are baked…but that’s another story). But you are right…the toppings are the BEST part. I cannot imagine eating mine without nut butter!

Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl
April 4, 2014 2:20 pm
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Haha, SO true! That is definitely a food that I only like a certain way!

Cassie
April 4, 2014 11:30 am

Love this… I used to be so shy and afraid to ask for help and as I get older, I realize that is SO IMPORTANT.

Davida has seriously been an amazing mentor – and more importantly – friend to me over the past few months as I get my blog off the ground. She speaks so highly of you as well!! I love making connections with other bloggers! I need to do a better job of reaching out to them more – Davs just found me and it was love!

I’m a huge creature of habit – I always eat oatmeal for breakfast, even when I’m traveling I pack it. I was trying to figure out how to make them with strawberries without tasting sour and this looks like the perfect way – blending! Love the topping ideas too!

Consuelo @ Honey & Figs
April 4, 2014 11:11 am

I’m an oatmeal person as well, but I have to admit that mine never look as great as these. Not only do they sound delicious (especially with the toppings and the almond chocolate butter ohmygosh so good!), but look super pretty as well. I love love love your pictures!
And also, you have such a lovely blog and I adored reading your story. Aw, you’re so so strong and inspiring! <3
Hope you have a fantastic weekend! xxx