Easy 4-Ingredient Strawberry Overnight Oats Recipe With Chia Seeds for Quick Healthy Breakfast
A quick and easy overnight oats recipe combining rolled oats, fresh strawberries, milk, and chia seeds for a nutritious and delicious breakfast ready in the morning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours (mostly refrigeration time)
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (45g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup sliced fresh strawberries (75g)
- ½ cup (120ml) milk of choice (unsweetened almond milk, whole milk, or oat milk recommended)
- 1 tablespoon (12g) chia seeds
Instructions
- Rinse, hull, and thinly slice ½ cup (75g) of fresh strawberries.
- In a jar or bowl, combine ½ cup (45g) rolled oats and 1 tablespoon (12g) chia seeds; stir to distribute evenly.
- Pour in ½ cup (120ml) of your preferred milk and stir well to combine.
- Add the sliced strawberries on top and gently fold them into the mixture. Optionally mash a few slices for a syrupy texture. You may add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 teaspoon honey if desired.
- Seal the jar or bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight for at least 6 hours (ideally 8-10 hours).
- In the morning, stir the oats well. If too thick, add a splash more milk. Adjust sweetness if needed.
- Serve chilled, topped with fresh strawberry slices or nuts if desired. Optionally let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes for less chilled oats.
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture; instant oats get mushy. Chia seeds thicken the mixture and add nutrition but can be substituted with flaxseeds. Adjust milk quantity for desired consistency. Prep multiple servings in mason jars for convenience. Leftovers keep up to 3 days refrigerated. Add vanilla extract or honey for extra flavor if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar or bowl (about
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 9
- Protein: 7
Keywords: overnight oats, strawberry oats, chia seeds, healthy breakfast, quick breakfast, easy oats, make-ahead breakfast