This easy Strawberry Overnight Oats recipe is perfect for busy mornings. Made with whole-grain oats, this easy make-ahead breakfast is full of fresh strawberries and sweetened with maple syrup. Gluten-free and vegan.
With just a few basic ingredients, you can prep these strawberry oats the night before and have them ready for you the next morning. Top the creamy oats with fresh fruit or your favorite toppings. A great way to add whole grains to your diet!
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Why you'll love this recipe
- Simple ingredients
- Great for meal prep
- Gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free
Ingredients and substitutions
Here are a few quick notes about the ingredients in this recipe. You can see a complete ingredient list and instructions in the recipe card below.
Rolled oats - Also known as old-fashioned oats, they are a great source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein. Make sure you choose certified gluten-free oats to keep things gluten-free.
Non-dairy milk - Use the dairy-free milk of your choosing. Unsweetened almond milk, cashew milk, soy milk, oat milk, hemp milk, and coconut milk are all great plant milk options.
Strawberries - Ripe strawberries are best as they have the most natural sweetness.
Maple syrup - Naturally refined sugar-free, pure maple syrup adds the perfect amount of sweetness. Agave syrup can be substituted as a vegan option or honey if not vegan.
If substituting, I would recommend taste-testing a little at a time before utilizing the full amount called for in the recipe. Coconut sugar is another good option but it is slightly less sweet.
Vanilla extract - Pure vanilla extract brings out the flavor of the sweet strawberries for berries and cream kind of flavor.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Combine maple syrup and strawberries in a mixing bowl. Mash strawberries with a fork.
Step 2: Add the oats, salt, milk, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Stir to combine. Divide the mixture between two small airtight mason jars or airtight containers. Seal and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Tessa's Tip: Top the oat mixture with extra chopped strawberries, strawberry jam, or almond or pecans.
FAQs
Overnight oats are a healthy breakfast option due to their high fiber content. They're customizable with healthy toppings like fruits, nuts, and seeds.
Yes, overnight oats are typically eaten cold. This makes them an easy breakfast option as they are prepared the night before.
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📖 Recipe
Strawberry Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 3-4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or non-dairy milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine maple syrup and strawberries in a mixing bowl. Mash strawberries with a fork.
- Add the oats, salt, milk, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Stir to combine. Divide mixture between two small mason jar or containers. Seal and chill in fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. To serve, top cold oats with extra chopped strawberries.
Ana Toniolo
I love it!
Tessa
Yay! Thank you!