Strawberry Overnight Oats

Make it easy to feed yourself and the kids a healthy breakfast, no matter how busy you are, with this simple make-ahead Strawberry Overnight Oats recipe.

Strawberry Overnight Oats

At many points in my life as a mom, I’ve been guilty of feeding myself last. But it almost always leads to me being super grumpy and short tempered with my kids, so I try my best to make sure I eat breakfast soon after I wake up. These Strawberry Overnight Oats are one of my go-to breakfasts to make to share with my kids. They are easy, flavorful, and very satisfying!

TIP: You can leave the berries chunky or puree it all smooth, according to the texture preferences of your kids.

Ingredients in Strawberry Overnight Oats

The ingredients you need for this recipe are super simple. They include:

• whole milk plain yogurt
• instant oats
• strawberries
• hemp seeds (optional)
• unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
• maple syrup or honey (optional)

TIP: I like to add the hemp seeds and coconut for added healthy fats, fiber, and flavor, but you can omit them if you don’t happen to have any on hand.

Can I use regular rolled oats?

Sure thing! Just grind them up a bit in a blender or food processor to create a slightly smoother texture. You can also leave them as they are for a slightly thicker, chewier texture. You may need to try this recipe both ways to see if there’s one way that your kids prefer it.

Which yogurt is best in this recipe?

I prefer to use whole milk plain yogurt for flavor, healthy fats, and no added sugars. You can read more about yogurt for kids here. It will work with any type of yogurt though, so trade in what you have if you have a different type on hand.

How to Make Strawberry Overnight Oats Step-by-Step

To make this recipe, all you need to do is to stir the ingredients together and layer them into a jar with diced berries. You’ll want it to sit for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow time for the oats to soften into a pleasant and easy to chew texture.

TIP: You’ll serve this recipe cold, as you would yogurt.

Tips for Making the Best Strawberry Overnight Oats

• Substitute dairy-free yogurt if needed.
• Taste the mixture and adjust the optional sweeteners as needed.
• I like to add the hemp seeds and coconut for added healthy fats, fiber, and flavor, but you can omit them if you don’t happen to have any on hand.
• Puree it smooth for a baby or toddler who prefers a smoother texture.
• Plan to let the mixture sit in an airtight container in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
• Serve this recipe cold, as you would yogurt.

If you try this recipe, please let me know how it goes. I love to hear your feedback and I appreciate each and every recipe!

Strawberry Overnight Oats

• Author: Amy Palanjian
• Prep Time: 10
• Total Time: 10
• Yield: 2 servings 1x
• Category: Breakfast
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: American

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Description

This recipe makes enough for one adult or for one adult and one small child serving. It’s easy to double, so make more as needed!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk plain yogurt
• 1/3 cup instant oats
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut (optional but recommended)
• 2 tablespoons hemp seeds (optional but recommended)
• 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional but recommended)
• 1 cup diced strawberries, trimmed of stems

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Instructions

1. Stir together the yogurt, oats, vanilla, lemon, coconut (if using), hemp seeds (if using), and maple syrup (if using).
2. Layer in jars or storage containers with the berries. Let sit overnight and enjoy cold.

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Notes

Store for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

Substitute dairy-free yogurt if needed.

Taste the mixture and adjust the optional sweeteners as needed.

Use rolled oats, either as they are or ground up slightly in a food processor or blender in place of the instant oats.

I like to add the hemp seeds and coconut for added healthy fats, fiber, and flavor, but you can omit them if you don’t happen to have any on hand.

Puree it smooth for a baby or toddler who prefers a smoother texture.

Plan to let the mixture sit in an airtight container in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Serve this recipe cold, as you would yogurt.

27615.9 g61.4 mg13.7 g7.3 g29.5 g4.3 g10 g15.9 mg

Filder Under:Breakfast, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Recipes, Vegetarian