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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Kala
Kala
January 4, 2021 10:22 am
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5 stars
This was so easy to make and SO GOOD! My first time trying a FFF overnight oats recipe and Iโ€™ll definitely be trying more.

ALex
March 29, 2019 10:31 am

Thank you for awesome article and amazing photographs! Keep up the good work!

Mary
Mary
March 10, 2019 6:18 pm

Could you use quick cooking steel cut oats?

Brittany Medina
Brittany Medina
February 18, 2019 8:18 pm

Hi, I just made these and they look delicious! How long can I leave them in the fridge? I made multiple servings. Are they good for the week? Thanks!

Evelyn
Evelyn
November 15, 2018 3:29 pm
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4 stars
Loveee this

Christina
Christina
June 28, 2018 6:31 pm
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5 stars
I made a single serve of this last night, because I wasn’t sure how I’d like it and I’m the only one in the house who eats overnight oats. I sweetened it with a little maple syrup instead of honey and used Noosa brand vanilla bean yogurt, so I left out the vanilla extract. It was incredible! So delicious, I never would’ve thought to blend the berries with my liquid and yogurt. I’ve already made another batch for tomorrow and you’ve got a new follower ๐Ÿ™‚ thank you!

StevenB
June 26, 2018 2:45 pm
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5 stars
This looks really delicious just made a batch and its in fridge overnight.

TARIK
TARIK
June 25, 2018 9:34 am

The serving size says 1/3 at 321 calories… If I eat the whole thing, is that 963 calories? little confused

jillian
jillian
April 7, 2014 12:44 pm

i am SO with you – i eat overnight oats/some form of oatmeal basically every weekday. it’s super convenient since i go to the gym in the morning and then eat my breakfast at work right after. also, as you’ve pointed out, the combinations are endless!!!

Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut
April 5, 2014 11:48 am

haha I like that you call it a RANT when it’s clearly a RAVE! you are so awesome at networking…I don’t know how you do it!

Also I like that you have the same thing for breakfast everyday…because so do I! PB toast. Every. day.