Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats
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Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats
Description
This recipe layers rolled oats and chia seeds as the base that soaks up moisture from yogurt and milk, creating a creamy consistency by morning. Fresh chopped strawberries and maple syrup provide sweetness and fruit flavor, while vanilla extract adds aromatic depth. A pinch of salt balances the sweetness.
Refrigeration for at least four hours or overnight allows the oats and chia seeds to soften without cooking, making a no-heat, grab-and-go meal. The oats maintain some texture while chia seeds thicken the mixture.
This dish can be eaten straight from the fridge for an easy breakfast or snack. Additional toppings like strawberry jam, more fresh strawberries, granola, or nut butter customize the texture and flavor according to preference.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 4 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 cups strawberries chopped
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1 pinch salt
Topping Suggestions:
- strawberry jam
- strawberries chopped
Instructions
- Add the rolled oats, chia seeds, yogurt, milk, vanilla extract, salt, chopped strawberries, and maple syrup to a bowl and stir until well combined.
- Cover and put the mixture into the fridge (or individual containers) for at least 4 hours but preferably overnight.
- When ready to enjoy, stir well and add any desired toppings, such as additional strawberries, strawberry jam, granola, and nut butter.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 91mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 630mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 273IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 354mg | 35% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.