Can I make Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats ahead of time?

Yes. You can make them the night before, or even at least 2 hours ahead if needed. That makes Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats excellent for meal prep.

Can I use frozen strawberries?

Absolutely. Frozen strawberries work well and soften as the oats chill, which makes them a very convenient option for Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats .

Can I skip the protein powder?

Yes. The protein powder or collagen peptides are optional. They add extra protein, but Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats still work beautifully without them.

Can I use vanilla yogurt instead of strawberry?

Yes. Vanilla yogurt gives you a slightly different flavor, while plain yogurt lets the strawberries stand out more. Both work well in Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats .

How long do they need to sit?

At least 2 hours, but overnight gives the best texture. The oats need time to soften and absorb the liquid.

Are these good for kids?

Very much so. The creamy strawberry flavor makes Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats kid-friendly, and the simple assembly makes them easy to prep together.

Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats Recipe for an Easy Healthy Breakfast

Description

These Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats are a creamy, fruity, make-ahead breakfast made with oats, strawberries, yogurt, milk, and chia seeds. They come together in minutes and chill overnight for an easy, filling morning meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 1/2 cups milk
Optional: 1/4 to 1/2 cup water, if the mixture seems too thick
1 cup strawberry Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons chia seeds
3/4 cup diced strawberries, fresh or frozen
Optional: 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

Instructions

Add the old-fashioned oats, milk, strawberry Greek yogurt, chia seeds, diced strawberries, and optional protein powder to a mason jar or another lidded container.
Stir everything together until the mixture looks evenly combined and no dry pockets of oats remain. Make sure the chia seeds are distributed throughout the jar.
Check the texture. If the mixture looks overly thick, stir in a little water or more milk until it loosens slightly. You want the oats to be creamy and thick, but still easy to stir and spoon.
Cover the container and place it in the refrigerator. Let the Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats chill overnight whenever possible, or at least for 2 hours if you are in a hurry.
When you are ready to eat, give the oats another stir. Add a splash of milk if needed to loosen the texture, then enjoy them cold straight from the fridge.

Notes

You can use fresh or frozen strawberries depending on what you have available. Frozen berries are especially convenient and work well for meal prep.
Vanilla protein powder or collagen peptides are optional. They add extra protein, but the oats still taste great without them.
If the oats seem too thick after chilling, simply add a little more milk before serving and stir again.