Strawberry Overnight Oats

These strawberry overnight oats are gluten-free, dairy-free, and super tasty! Simply mix some fresh strawberries, almonds, and chia seeds into your overnight oats for a satisfying and simple breakfast that’s equally delicious hot or cold.

Am I late to the overnight oat craze? It seriously feels like you’ve all been keeping a secret from me! I’ve been cooking up hot oatmeal my whole life, and I never even realized that cold oats were a thing.

Not only are they definitely a thing, but they’re super quick, convenient, and only require a few ingredients to whip up. Just mix everything together in a container before you head to sleep, then wake up to breakfast that’s immediately ready to eat. I’m never going back to traditional oatmeal!

Armed with this incredible new knowledge, I’ve devised this wonderful recipe for strawberry overnight oats. It’s so delicious, that it almost tastes like a dessert! These oats are thick, comforting, nutritious, and oh-so-decadent. Strawberry, vanilla, and maple syrup combine to satisfy even the strongest sweet tooth. And the topping of almonds and chia seeds? Well, it ties everything together perfectly.

Breakfast bowls like this one are always excellent, well-rounded picks that’ll keep your whole family happy and healthy. And that’s because there’s tons of protein, slow-burning complex carbs for energy, and a good helping of fiber in each bite. 

Enjoy with a spoonful of my Strawberry Chia Seed Jam or Raspberry Chia Seed Jam, and start your day the right way. Oh, and somebody tell me next time they invent a new breakfast!

Ingredients for Strawberry Overnight Oats

Here’s everything you’ll need to whip up the most glorious strawberry overnight oats. Just prepare yourself though, as this one’s full of bold, natural flavors! There are a bunch of customizations and substitutions below if you can’t find some of the trickier ingredients.

Old-Fashioned Oats: Rolled oats are the ideal choice for overnight oats for a couple of reasons. To start with, they absorb liquid well without becoming mushy. So, they’ll hold their texture after a night in the fridge.

Secondly, they retain a bunch more nutrients and fiber than more processed varieties. Score! Be sure to use certified gluten-free oats if you follow a gluten-free diet. I use gluten-free sprouted oats. 

Chia Seeds: Superfood alert! Chia seeds are stacked with nutrients like fiber, protein, omega-3, and magnesium. They’re also high in antioxidants!

Pure Maple Syrup: There’s no sweetener quite like pure maple syrup. Not only is it all-natural and free from nasty chemicals, but it also has a nutty, earthy, caramel sweetness that other options can’t match!

Coconut Milk: Full-fat coconut milk adds a decadent richness and a luscious, creamy texture to our strawberry overnight oats. Like I said earlier, it’s almost dessert-like!

Unsweetened Almond Milk: If coconut milk brings creaminess, almond milk does the legwork in this recipe. The gentle almond flavor sits nicely with the vanilla and almonds, and the milk itself is the backbone of these overnight oats.

Pure Vanilla Extract: Even more dessert-like flavorings! It’s optional, but I find a dash of pure vanilla extract pairs so well with the strawberries and maple syrup. It’s like an ice cream sundae, but good for you!

Sea Salt: Using a small amount of sea salt balances out the sweeter ingredients and enhances all of the natural flavors in this recipe.

Fresh Strawberries: The red pops beautifully against the creamy oats. And honestly, that bright, juicy flavor is what I get out of bed for!

Slivered Almonds: Almonds are high in healthy fats, protein, and fiber, and they add a satisfying crunch to this healthy breakfast.

Topping Ideas:

1. Add regular plain Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt to your overnight oat recipes for a boost of protein.
2. Toss in some chopped pecans, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, or sunflower seeds for more healthy fats, fiber, and micronutrients.
3. A dollop of almond butter, peanut butter, or cashew butter is delicious for serving, as is additional milk. 

Recipe Customizations

• To keep this recipe on the lighter side, eliminate the full-fat coconut milk and double down on the almond milk. Oat milk, cashew milk, and soy milk all work too.
• Use more or less maple syrup, depending on how sweet you like it!
• Need to get more protein in? Mix in some almond butter, protein powder, or collagen peptides for an extra boost! I like adding about 2 tablespoons of protein powder per serving of strawberry oats.
• Honey or coconut palm nectar are good substitutes for pure maple syrup.

How to Make Strawberry Overnight Oats

Place your rolled oats in a suitably sized, sealable container. I like to use a large glass jar!

Then, add the milks, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and chia seeds. Place the lid on tightly and shake until everything is well mixed.

Place the airtight container into the refrigerator, and leave the oat mixture to soak overnight.

In the morning, give everything a big stir. Transfer your oats to a bowl and serve with chopped strawberries and a handful of slivered almonds. 

If you’d like, divide the overnight oats recipe among several small mason jars to create individual portions for a grab-and-go breakfast.

It’s that easy!

Tips to Make the Best Strawberry Overnight Oats

• Don’t be limited by the recipe! If you want to start your day with more fruit, add a banana or some other berries. The sky’s the limit with chopped nuts and seeds, too. Go crazy!
• This recipe is delicious hot or cold! Check out the recipe card for full instructions on the hot version.
• Focus on maintaining a 1:1 volume ratio between rolled oats and liquid. Balancing the two gives you that perfect creamy texture every time!
• If you don’t have the patience to wait overnight (or your schedule is tricky!), these oats will soften in as little as 4 hours. I recommend overnight for the best consistency, though!

What Does It Taste Like?

You already know what I’m going to say! These overnight oats taste like having dessert for breakfast. 

The sweet maple syrup and strawberry paired with the decadent vanilla just screams ice cream. 

Pair this with the hearty rolled oats, chia seeds, and almonds, and you’ve got a filling meal that’s both delicious and wholesome. Toss in some chocolate chips if you’re into it!

These irresistible strawberry overnight oats will have you skipping sleep to get to breakfast. An easy make-ahead breakfast to make the most of strawberry season, you’ll love the taste and health benefits of this easy breakfast. 

Obsessed with overnight oats? Here are five more variations for you to try.

More Overnight Oats Recipes

• Peaches and Cream Overnight Oats
• Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
• Banana Bread Overnight Oatmeal
• Vanilla Chai Overnight Oats
• Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats
• Overnight Steel Cut Oats

Love them as much as I do? Let me know in the comments!

Strawberry Overnight Oats Recipe

4.92 from 25 votes

By Julia

Prep: 15 minutes mins

Total: 15 minutes mins

Servings: 4 to 6 servings

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Dairy-free, refined sugar-free strawberry overnight oats is a quick, easy, and healthy grab and go breakfast! Mix in some protein powder or Greek yogurt to make it a balanced meal.

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
• ▢ 2 Tbsp chia seeds
• ▢ 1/4 cup protein powder of choice, optional
• ▢ 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, to taste
• ▢ 1 (14-oz) can full-fat coconut milk, see note*
• ▢ 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• ▢ 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 pinch sea salt

For Serving:

• ▢ fresh strawberries
• ▢ coconut milk, or almond milk
• ▢ slivered almonds

Instructions 

Cold (Overnight Oat) Option:

• Add all ingredients to a large container with an airtight lid and stir well. Seal and place in the refrigerator overnight (or at least 8 hours). Taste oatmeal for flavor and add more pure maple syrup to taste. Serve with fresh strawberries, a drizzle of coconut milk or almond milk, and slivered almonds.

Hot Option:

• Add the oats, chia seeds, coconut, maple syrup, coconut milk, and almond milk to a medium-sized pot. Bring to a full boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until oatmeal has thickened and the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Divide between four bowls and top with strawberries, almonds, and nuts, along with additional almond and/or coconut milk, if desired.

Notes

*For lower fat, use lite canned coconut milk or replace the coconut milk with 1 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, etc.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 6, Calories: 372kcal, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 22g, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 12g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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