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Bowl of strawberry overnight oats on marble table near bright morning light.

Strawberry Overnight Oats with Greek Yogurt

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Author: Nico Pallotta

  • ½ pound (225 g) fresh strawberries hulled, plus more for topping
  • 1 cup (240 g) Greek yogurt full-fat or low-fat
  • ¼ cup (60 g) milk dairy or unsweetened non-dairy
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (100 g) rolled oats old-fashioned oats, not quick oats

  • Blend the strawberry base: Add ½ pound fresh strawberries, 1 cup Greek yogurt, ¼ cup milk, 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey), and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to a bowl or blender.
    If the strawberries are pale inside, trim off the white center and use the reddest parts.
    Blend until smooth and light pink. If using a standing blender, pour the mixture into a bowl.
    Step 1 Strawberries blended with greek yogurt, maple, and milk in a bowl.
  • Stir in the oats: Add 1 cup rolled oats and stir well so all the oats are coated. Cover the bowl or divide into jars with lids.
    Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
    Step 2 Rolled oats added to the strawberry mixture.
  • Stir and serve: In the morning, stir well. If too thick, add a small splash of milk. If too loose, let it sit in the fridge a little longer. Taste and add a little more maple syrup or honey if you’d like it sweeter.
    Top with sliced strawberries, nuts, or anything you enjoy. 🍓
    Step 3 Strawberry overnight oats served in a bowl after chilling overnight.
Substitutions
  • Fresh strawberries → Use very ripe, deep red berries for best flavor. If they’re pale inside, trim off the white core. If good strawberries aren’t available, make apple or banana overnight oats instead.
  • Greek yogurt → Low-fat Greek yogurt or Skyr for even more protein. Regular plain yogurt for a lighter texture.
  • Milk → Any dairy or unsweetened non-dairy milk. Almond milk keeps it light. Oat milk makes it extra creamy.
  • Maple syrup or honey → Date syrup or mashed ripe banana for natural sweetness. Adjust based on how sweet your strawberries are.
  • Vanilla extract → Grated lemon zest for a brighter, fresher flavor.
  • Rolled oats → Mix with quick oats for a softer texture. Avoid using only quick oats if you want a thicker result.
 
Tips
  • Use ripe, red strawberries → Trim off any white core for better flavor.
  • Taste before adding oats → Adjust sweetener while the base is still liquid.
  • Go easy on the milk → You can always add more later.
  • Chill at least 6 hours → Overnight gives the thickest texture.
  • Stir before serving → It brings back the creaminess.
  • Store covered in the fridge → Keeps well for up to 3 days.
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