Strawberry Banana Overnight Oats (Print Version)

Chilled oats layered with fresh strawberries, banana, and chia seeds for a creamy, nutritious morning boost.

# Components:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, certified gluten-free

→ Dairy and Alternatives

02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based such as almond or oat milk
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt

→ Fruits

04 - 1 cup fresh 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, to taste

→ Flavorings

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

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, chia seeds, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
02 - Gently fold in half of the strawberries and half of the banana slices into the oat 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 liquid and soften.
06 - In the morning, stir gently. Add an extra splash of milk if desired for a looser consistency. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You make it once and eat it twice, which feels like winning at life before 8 a.m.
  • No cooking means your kitchen stays cool and your stress stays lower, even on rushed mornings.
  • The texture is creamy and indulgent, yet packed with protein and fiber that actually keeps you satisfied.
02 -
  • Under-sweetening overnight is actually better—the fruit releases more liquid overnight and makes everything taste naturally sweeter, so resist the urge to oversweeten at the start.
  • Don't skip stirring in the morning, as the chia seeds can settle and create pockets of unevenness that are fine texture-wise but feel oddly separated.
03 -
  • Make a batch of three or four jars at once on Sunday, and you'll have breakfast handled for days—no morning decision required.
  • Mason jars with tight lids are perfect for overnight oats because you can shake them right in the jar and see through the glass to know when everything is mixed.
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