Healthy Easy Overnight Oats

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats

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

03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for dairy-free option

04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds

05 - 2 teaspoons honey or pure maple syrup

06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Fruit Layer

07 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

→ Toppings

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts such as almonds or walnuts

09 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes

10 - Extra sliced strawberries for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until well mixed.

02 - Gently fold the sliced strawberries into the oat mixture, distributing evenly.

03 - Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and achieve desired softness.

04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. If the mixture is too thick, add additional milk in small amounts to reach your preferred consistency.

05 - Spoon the overnight oats into bowls or jars. Top with extra strawberries, chopped nuts, and coconut flakes as desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

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Zero cooking involved, which means you can't mess it up even half-asleep.
The texture is creamy without being heavy, and it actually tastes like dessert for breakfast.
Make it once and you'll understand why people rave about having breakfast ready to go.

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If you forget to add liquid and end up with something cement-like, don't panic, just stir in milk until it reaches the consistency you want.
The chia seeds will absorb more liquid as time goes on, so if you're eating this several days later, it'll be thicker than day one.

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