Description
Creamy, fruity, and irresistibly refreshing, these Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats bring together wholesome rolled oats, juicy strawberries, and silky cream for a breakfast that tastes like dessert but nourishes like a dream.
Ingredients
- Rolled oats: 1 cup
- Milk: 1 cup (any type – dairy or plant-based)
- Greek yogurt: ½ cup
- Chia seeds: 1 tablespoon
- Honey or maple syrup: 1–2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract: ½ teaspoon
- Fresh strawberries: 1 cup, diced
- Salt: A pinch
- Cream or half-and-half: 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Gather your jars and utensils.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, honey, vanilla, and salt in a bowl.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Layer half the mixture in jars, then add strawberries, followed by the rest of the oats.
- Assemble the Dish: Press gently to ensure everything is soaked in liquid.
- Cook to Perfection: Cover and refrigerate overnight (at least 6 hours).
- Finishing Touches: Drizzle cream on top and add extra strawberries before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Stir gently and savor the creamy, fruity perfection.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for maximum sweetness.
- Don’t use quick oats—they’ll turn mushy.
- Add toppings like granola or nuts just before eating for crunch.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut yogurt and almond milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Modern Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
Keywords: overnight oats, strawberries and cream, healthy breakfast, make-ahead meal, no-cook oats, creamy oats, summer breakfast