The Berrylicious Breakfast that Keeps on Giving!
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Taking the internet by storm, overnight oats are one of the best ways to meal prep for breakfast. They’re perfect for all ages, from busy college students to hard-working parents, who prefer to “get up and go”. This particular recipe includes fresh strawberries and chia seeds, giving it a superfood spark that benefits your belly and your brain!
Pro tip: Have you ever had a nut butter jar that needed to be scraped out? Making overnight oats in a jar of leftover nut butter is the perfect way to reuse and recycle, plus it turns this recipe into a PBJ kind of breakfast. Yum! With this easy and versatile base, the creative possibilities are nearly endless…
Strawberry Overnight Oats are a creamy, pink “pick-me-up” that starts the day on a sweet note. Made with love, these oats are great not just solo, but for friends at sleepovers or hungry little ones who wake up with the sun. Whether you eat them alone or with loved ones, it’s sure to be a hearty (and heartfelt) breakfast.
Are Strawberry Overnight Oats Healthy?
Overnight oats are great because there’s no cooking involved, only soaking, which preserves the nutrients of raw oats while making them easier to digest. Plus, oats contain beta-glucan, which helps us feel full and satisfied – so we won’t overeat. All that, plus the antioxidant-rich chia seeds and vitamin C-filled strawberries, make it both a digestion and immunity booster too.
Need a dairy-free alternative? No worries! Oat milk or coconut yogurt are great options, and still offer that sweet creaminess we know and love. This recipe is also safe for those with wheat sensitivities, since oats are naturally gluten-free.
If you’d like to get really “health nut” on it, try adding a handful of your favorite nuts or seeds for an extra boost of protein and good fats.
Pretty in Pink… Blue, Purple, and Yellow!
Layering the ingredients in parfait-style or adding different kinds of berries (or bananas) can create a mosaic of color, flavor, and texture. Play with it, and have fun! Parents might especially enjoy making these with their kids, as a fun way to introduce them to making food without the risk of burning anything (or anyone).
The more you play with this recipe, the more it becomes an art project, which is not only fun for children – but therapeutic for our inner child and creative spirit too. You could even put a unique twist on this dish by adding a teaspoon of spirulina, a superfood algae that turns milk a vibrant blue-green.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup milk, any variety
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine
Mix oats, milk, chia seeds, and honey in a jar.
Add
Stir in chopped strawberries.
Shake
Secure the lid and shake the jar.
Chill
Refrigerate overnight.
Devour!
FAQs & Tips
The whole point of overnight oats is to make them ahead and store them in the fridge for the next morning. The beauty is – they last in the fridge for up to 4 days, so you could make a large batch at the beginning of the week and distribute them into 4 jars for multiple breakfasts. Make sure to use well-sealed mason jars, and keep track of the jar flavors by labeling them.
To avoid mushy fruit, add the fruit as a topping just before eating. Alternatively, if you’d like to layer your fruit in the oats, consider coating them lightly in corn starch to keep them on the drier side.
A great way to deepen the flavor profile is to season the oat milk or yogurt mixture with half a teaspoon of your favorite sweet seasoning… cinnamon, turmeric, or even pumpkin spice. This gives it a bit of a kick while also adding more anti-inflammatory properties to the whole dish. You might also consider using cacao powder for a chocolatey energy boost.
Serving Suggestions
While this little jar of joy tastes great on its own, served fresh and cold in the morning, it also goes well with easy-baked eggs in avocado. This complimentary side amps up the protein and healthy fat content of the meal, while offering a savory and unique twist on the classic “avocado toast.” But for similar nutrients and even more sweetness, try it with this protein granola and satisfy your sweet tooth. (As you will see, the topping possibilities are endless!)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup milk any variety
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberries chopped
Instructions
- In a mason jar, combine the old fashioned oats, milk, chia seeds, and honey. Stir the ingredients with a spoon to mix well.
- Add the chopped strawberries to the jar and stir to incorporate them into the mixture.
- Secure the lid on the mason jar and shake it to ensure all ingredients are fully combined.
- Place the sealed jar in the refrigerator and let it sit overnight. The next morning, open and enjoy your Strawberry Overnight Oats.
Nutrition Info:
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