Strawberry Banana Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats combined with fresh strawberries, banana, and chia seeds for a nutritious start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

→ Dairy and Alternatives

02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt

→ Fruits

04 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and diced
05 - 1 medium ripe banana, sliced

→ Seeds and Sweeteners

06 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
07 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

→ Flavorings

08 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, chia seeds, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until fully incorporated.
02 - Gently fold in half the strawberries and half the banana slices into the mixture.
03 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or containers.
04 - Top each serving with the remaining strawberries and banana slices.
05 - Cover and refrigerate overnight for at least 8 hours to allow oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and reach desired consistency.
06 - In the morning, stir gently. Add an extra splash of milk if desired for a looser consistency. Serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Zero morning cooking means you can sleep five extra minutes and still eat something nourishing.
  • It actually tastes better the next day because everything mingles into this perfectly balanced, creamy situation.
  • The texture keeps changing as you eat it, staying interesting from first spoonful to last.
02 -
  • Don't skip the overnight rest thinking it won't make a difference, because the texture truly transforms from watery grain soup into creamy pudding while you sleep.
  • If you make these and forget about them for two days, they actually get better because more moisture absorbs, so meal prep ahead without guilt.
03 -
  • Mix everything the night before but add the top fruit layer in the morning so those pieces stay bright and appealing instead of softening overnight.
  • Use Greek yogurt that's full-fat if you can find it, because it creates a creamier, more luxurious texture than the lower-fat versions.
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