Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats (Print View)

Creamy layered oats with sweet strawberries and vanilla, chilled for a wholesome morning meal.

# Components:

→ 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 lemon juice

→ Topping

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

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until well blended.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine diced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Allow to sit for 5 minutes to release juices and enhance flavor.
03 - Distribute oat mixture and strawberry mixture into two jars or containers with alternating layers, beginning with oats, followed by strawberries, and repeating as desired.
04 - Cover containers securely and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight until oats have absorbed liquid and reached desired consistency.
05 - Before serving, gently stir oats to redistribute. Top with crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafer cookies and a dollop of whipped cream if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and dessert-like while actually being packed with protein and whole grains.
  • You literally just mix and refrigerate—the overnight magic does all the work while you sleep.
  • Perfect when you're running late because it's waiting for you, ready to grab and go.
02 -
  • If you skip the chia seeds, your oats will be thinner than ideal, so don't think they're just an optional health thing—they actually matter for texture.
  • Macerating the strawberries separately before layering prevents them from breaking down the oats prematurely and keeps everything from becoming a soupy mess.
03 -
  • Buy the best strawberries you can find because they're the star—watery ones will dilute your oats, so taste before committing.
  • Keep a bottle of vanilla extract in your kitchen because good vanilla makes ordinary breakfasts feel intentional and thoughtful.
Return