Strawberry Oats with Chia (Printable)

Creamy oats mixed with chia, fresh strawberries, and granola for a wholesome breakfast.

# Components:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Fruit

07 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

→ Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup granola
09 - Additional sliced strawberries, optional

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl or mason jar, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
02 - Gently fold the sliced strawberries into the oat mixture, preserving their texture.
03 - Cover the mixture and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours, allowing the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and achieve a creamy consistency.
04 - In the morning, stir the overnight oats thoroughly. If the mixture appears too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired consistency.
05 - Divide the overnight oats evenly between two bowls or jars.
06 - Crown each serving with granola and additional sliced strawberries if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required, which means you can make this while half-asleep and still feel like a breakfast champion.
  • The chia seeds absorb liquid overnight and create this naturally thick, creamy texture that feels almost decadent without any heavy cream or butter.
  • It's genuinely portable and meal-prep friendly, so you can grab it on your way out the door without guilt or compromise.
02 -
  • Don't skip the vanilla extract thinking it's optional—it's the invisible hand that ties the whole flavor profile together and makes people assume you added something fancy.
  • The chia seeds will absorb liquid and expand overnight, which is why you need the full ratio of liquid to oats or everything turns into a brick instead of breakfast.
03 -
  • If you're using plant-based milk, unsweetened versions work best because the oats will soften anyway and you don't want the finished product oversweetened by liquid oat milk.
  • The Greek yogurt can actually be thinned out with extra milk if you prefer a looser consistency, so don't feel locked into any specific ratio—breakfast is about what makes you happy, not following rules.
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