Strawberry Vanilla Overnight Oats

No-cook strawberry and vanilla overnight oats with chia and Greek yogurt - creamy, make-ahead breakfast for two.

# What you'll need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)

03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or vanilla)

04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds

05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey

06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

07 - Pinch of salt

→ Fruit

08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced

→ Toppings (optional)

09 - Sliced almonds, for topping

10 - Additional diced strawberries, for garnish

11 - Drizzle of honey or maple syrup, optional

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl or a large jar, whisk together the oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until evenly combined.

02 - Gently fold the diced strawberries into the oat mixture to distribute the fruit without breaking it down.

03 - Cover the bowl or seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the oats and chia to hydrate and thicken.

04 - In the morning, stir the oats. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk and mix until you reach the desired texture.

05 - Divide the oats between two bowls or jars and top with sliced almonds, extra strawberries and an optional drizzle of honey or maple syrup before serving.

# Expert Advice:

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This is my sneaky way to get in fruit and protein on those wild mornings when I barely have time to find my keys.
The layers of flavor and crunch keep breakfast interesting and never boring, even if you make it a few times a week.

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Once I forgot to add chia seeds and ended up with watery oats—never again.
Switching to vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt made the whole thing taste like dessert for breakfast.

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