Strawberry Chia Seeds Granola Oats (Printable)

Oats blended with fresh strawberries, chia seeds, and granola, chilled overnight for a creamy start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Fruit

07 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

→ Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup granola
09 - Additional fresh strawberries, sliced (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl or mason jar, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
02 - Gently fold the sliced strawberries into the oat mixture, preserving fruit texture and distributing evenly throughout.
03 - Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours, allowing oats and chia seeds to hydrate and soften completely.
04 - In the morning, stir the overnight oats thoroughly. If the mixture appears too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired consistency.
05 - Divide the prepared overnight oats equally between two serving bowls or jars.
06 - Top each serving with granola and additional fresh strawberries if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's genuinely effortless—mix, chill, eat, no cooking required.
  • The texture contrast between creamy oats and crunchy granola never gets old.
  • You can prep it while your coffee brews and have breakfast sorted for the week.
  • It actually keeps you full, thanks to the chia seeds and Greek yogurt doing their thing.
02 -
  • Don't skip the Greek yogurt trying to be healthy—it's what makes this actually creamy and not gluey.
  • The granola goes on last, right before eating, or it'll get soggy and sad within minutes.
  • Chia seeds need liquid to work their magic; if you're doubling this recipe, increase the milk accordingly or you'll end up with concrete.
03 -
  • Use a slightly thicker milk (like oat milk or whole milk) rather than thin ones, or your oats will be soupy by morning.
  • If you're meal prepping, assemble everything except the granola and strawberry topping, then add those fresh in the morning for best texture.
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