Strawberry Overnight Oats
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Strawberry Overnight Oats
Description
Strawberry Overnight Oats start with rolled oats soaked in almond milk infused with strawberry jam and honey, which softens the oats and blends in moderate sweetness. Chia seeds are included to help thicken the mixture and add fiber. Almond butter is stirred in at serving time to add richness and smoothness. Fresh sliced strawberries and almonds provide contrasting texture and a fresh fruit element.
The oats can be eaten cold directly from the refrigerator or warmed briefly to preference. Soaking overnight yields soft oats, but shorter soaking times (2–4 hours) still produce an edible texture, though less tender. Storage in an airtight container keeps the oats fresh for up to five days, making them attractive for busy mornings as a grab-and-go breakfast.
Variations with different jam flavors or toppings like bananas or chocolate chips allow personalization, and swapping almond butter for peanut butter creates a different nut flavor profile. Chia seeds can be omitted if not desired, though they contribute to the mixture’s thickness and add nutrients.
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats old fashioned
- ½ cup almond milk sweetened or unsweetened, vanilla
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon strawberry jam plus more, if desired
- 2 teaspoons honey or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon almonds sliced
- 4 strawberries
Instructions
- In a jar or bowl, combine oats, almond milk, chia seeds, jam, and honey. Stir until well combined and all the oats are covered in liquid. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- For serving: warm oats in the microwave, if desired. Add almond butter and little more jam and stir just slightly so that you can see the swirls. Top with sliced almonds and strawberries.
Notes
- Best soaked overnight for fully softened oats, but 2-4 hours also works if short on time.
- Store in airtight container; consume within 3 days for optimal texture, up to 5 days max.
- Serve warm or cold depending on preference.
- Customize with different jam flavors or toppings like bananas or chocolate chips.
- Almond butter can be swapped for peanut butter for a different taste.
- Omit chia seeds if desired, though they help thicken and add fiber.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 459 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 459kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 29.9mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 278mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.