There’s been many requests for a new overnight oats flavour combination – so here we have a delicious, simple Strawberry Overnight Oats. My kids said this tastes like dessert for breakfast and has topped the charts for their favourite overnight oats recipe. I can’t wait to hear what you think of it.
This overnight oats recipe is a quick, delicious, and healthy breakfast perfect for busy mornings or even bulk meal prep. Packed with fibre, healthy fats, and a hint of natural sweetness, they are an excellent start to your day.
Health benefits
Strawberries provide a boost of antioxidants and vitamin C, while oats offer fibre to support digestion and keep you full longer. Chia seeds add healthy omega-3 fats, and coconut water provides natural electrolytes, keeping you hydrated.
Ingredients
The core ingredients are rolled oats, strawberries, chia seeds, coconut water, and your choice of natural yoghurt (or plain greek yogurt), all sweetened with honey, pure maple syrup, or rice malt syrup. Vanilla extract adds an extra layer of flavour.
How to make overnight oatmeal
Layer the sweetened strawberries in a container or mason jar. This forms a strawberry jam like layer (minus excessive amounts of sugar). Then stir the oats, chia seeds, coconut water, yoghurt, sweetener, and vanilla together in a separate bowl and spoon over the strawberries. Refrigerate overnight to allow the flavours to combine and oats to soften into a creamy texture. It really does form the perfect strawberries and cream combo.
Serving suggestions and how to store
Serve cold, straight from the fridge, or top with extra fresh strawberries for an extra burst of flavour. Store in an airtight container in the fridge, and it can be frozen for a quick, grab-and-go breakfast later.
Vary this to suit your dietary needs
To make the recipe vegan, use maple syrup or rice malt syrup, and substitute coconut yoghurt. For dairy-free, use coconut yoghurt. To make it coconut-free, simply replace the coconut water with regular water or almond milk. You can also add protein by mixing in your favourite protein powder or a power booster (or even almond butter). If you wanted to add some crunch, top with homemade granola.
Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit many specific dietary requirements.
Strawberry Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp rice malt syrup, honey or maple syrup
- 350 g strawberries – finely diced
- 2 tsp vanilla – essence
- 80 g rolled oats (1 cup)
- 10 g chia seeds (1 tbsp)
- 250 ml coconut water (1 cup)
- 120 g natural, Greek or coconut yoghurt (½ cup)
Instructions
- In a medium sized container (with a lid) or two jars, place 1 tbsp of the sweetener, strawberries and 1 tsp vanilla. Mix well.
- In another bowl, combine the oats, chia seeds, coconut water, 2 tbsp sweetener, 1 tsp vanilla, and yoghurt of choice. Mix well then spoon over the strawberries.
- Refrigerate overnight and enjoy in the morning.
Serve
- As is or topped with fresh strawberries.
Store
- In an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.