Strawberries and cream overnight oats are a sweet way to start your day. Like a dessert for breakfast, only healthier!
Recipe: $0.79 | Per Serving: $0.79 | Servings: 1
Strawberries and cream are one of my favorite flavor combinations so it makes sense to recreate them in some tasty morning oats. This strawberry overnight oats recipe is a wonderful combination of creamy and flavorful in every bite.
Strawberries and cream flavors are perfect for summer and spring. Our Strawberry Cream Cheese Turnovers, and Strawberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies both agree!
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🍯 Why This Recipe Works
- It's ready when you are. Just stir them together before bed and wake up to creamy oats that are ready to eat. Perfect for a faster morning routine or perfect for a breakfast on the go.
- It's pretty cheap to make. We make these strawberry cream overnight oats for less than $1 and the serving size is pretty huge. You may be able to make two meals for the price of one!
- It's a great breakfast option! Made with natural sweeteners, fresh berries, fibrous oats, and protein-packed Greek yogurt, this recipe is one you can feel good about eating! Just like these Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats.
🥘 Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
Old fashioned oats- This is the base of the recipe. These oats will soak up liquid overnight to soften without the need to cook them. For more recipes using oats be sure to check out our Birthday Cake Overnight Oats and Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats.
Greek yogurt- Adding Greek yogurt will make the oatmeal thicker, and creamier.
Heavy cream- Adding in heavy cream will give us a little more richness in the consistency.
Strawberries- Use fresh or frozen strawberries for a fresh berry taste. We like to use fresh strawberries when they're cheap and in season, and then opt for frozen berries when they're out of season. After a night in the fridge, they're perfectly thawed!
For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.
🧾 Substitutions
Oats: Old-fashioned oats, steel-cut oats, and quick-cook steel-cut oats all work well with minimal texture differences. Check out our guide on How to Make Overnight Oats for more information.
Milk: Whole milk, low-fat milk, almond milk, coconut milk, or any preferred milk can be used. In a pinch, water or coffee creamer also work. We prefer unsweetened almond milk.
Sweetener: Opt for healthier options like honey or maple syrup, or use agave or a low-carb liquid sugar substitute.
Yogurt: Choose any plain or flavored yogurt, with Greek yogurt being our top choice, especially Honey flavored. Alternatively, omit yogurt and add an extra ¼ cup of milk.
📖 Variations
If desired, you can heat your overnight oatmeal in a microwave safe bowl in the morning for about 1-2 minutes. While overnight oats are traditionally enjoyed chilled, they are just as tasty (if not more so) when warmed!
🔪 Instructions for Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats
Step 1: Whisk together the milk, heavy cream, yogurt, vanilla, salt, and maple syrup in a bowl until blended.
Step 2: Stir in the chia seeds, if using.
Step 3: Stir in the oats and mix until combined.
Step 4: Stir in strawberry pieces until distributed.
Step 5: Pour the oat mixture into a sealed container and place into the fridge to chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Step 6: In the morning, add more milk (or creamer) to adjust the oat mixture to your liking (or eat it thick).
🍴 Recipe Tips
Optional Chia Seeds: Adding chia seeds is optional but offers additional benefits to your meal.
Chia seeds absorb some liquid in the oats, resulting in a thicker consistency in the morning. To adjust to your preferred consistency, stir in extra milk as needed.
👩🏻🍳 Storage
Your overnight oats are good for 5 days in the fridge so if desired, you can meal prep for the week on Sunday and not have to worry about breakfast again until Saturday.
⏲️Make Ahead Instructions
You can eat your oats right after they've been mixed together, but the oats will be chewy. Letting them sit for at least 4 to 6 hours is ideal for a better texture and consistency as it will take several hours for the oats to absorb the liquid in the oats.
💭 Recipe FAQs
These oats are a great alternative to many other breakfast foods. Packed with protein, fiber, and fruits this overnight oats recipe is a great way to feel fuller longer.
You can freeze overnight oats in the freezer for up to 3 months but when you do this, make sure that they're in freezer-friendly single-serving containers. Let thaw overnight in the fridge before serving. Some ingredients (like berries) will change in texture once thawed.
I recommend not keeping overnight oats in the fridge for more than 5 days for the best rating results. Oats with berries mixed in them usually do best when eaten within 3 days, but you can always just add the berries before serving too.
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📖 Recipe
Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ¼ cup milk ($0.05)
- 1 Tablespoon heavy cream or vanilla flavored coffee creamer ($0.06)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt ($0.32)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.02)
- 1 pinch salt ($0.01)
- 1-2 Tablespoons maple syrup ($0.04)
- ½ teaspoon chia seeds *optional ($0.02)
- ¾ cups old fashioned oats ($0.09)
- 1-2 strawberries, diced ($0.18)
Instructions
- Whisk together the milk, heavy cream, yogurt, vanilla, salt, and maple syrup in a bowl until blended.
- Stir in the chia seeds, if using.
- Stir in the oats and mix until combined. Stir in strawberry pieces until distributed.
- Pour the oat mixture into a sealed container and place into the fridge to chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- In the morning, add more milk (or creamer) to adjust the oat mixture to your liking (or eat it thick).
Notes
- Sweeteners: Honey, maple syrup, agave, or low-carb liquid sugar substitutes.
- Yogurt: Plain or flavored yogurt, such as Greek yogurt or regular yogurt. Omit yogurt and add extra ¼ cup of milk if preferred.
- Chia Seeds: Adjust consistency by stirring in additional milk; chia seeds absorb liquid.
- Storage: Prepare in advance and store in fridge for up to 5 days, convenient for weekly meal prep.
- Ideal Sitting Time: Letting oats sit for at least 4 to 6 hours achieves better texture and consistency as oats absorb liquid during this time.
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