Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats (Print Version)

Creamy oats layered with fresh strawberries and vanilla, ready after chilling overnight.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened non-dairy
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Strawberry Layer

08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
09 - 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

→ Topping

11 - 2 tablespoons crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafer cookies
12 - 2 tablespoons whipped cream

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine diced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Allow to rest for 5 minutes to release juices and develop flavor.
03 - Divide oat mixture between two jars or containers. Create alternating layers by adding strawberry mixture on top, then repeating with remaining oat base if desired.
04 - Cover containers with lids and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
05 - Gently stir overnight oats to combine. Top with crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafer cookies and whipped cream before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Requires zero cooking—simply mix and chill for 8 hours.
  • Reminiscent of classic American strawberry shortcake.
  • Perfect for meal prep with a 2-day optimal freshness window.
  • Vegetarian and easily adaptable for vegan or gluten-free diets.
02 -
  • Don't skip the maceration step; it's what creates the sweet strawberry syrup that flavors the oats.
  • If the oats are too thick after refrigeration, stir in an extra splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
  • Always double-check packaging for allergens if you have specific sensitivities.
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