Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats
on Jan 11, 2022, Updated Jun 02, 2024
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These Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats are always part of my breakfast rotation and one of the best 🌙 overnight oat recipes on my page. They are perfect for meal prep and can be made up to 4 days in advance. You can add any 🫐 toppings and adjust accordingly as well. This recipe makes one portion, so feel free to double it if you need to.
Why You’ll Love Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats
These Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats will take you out of your breakfast rut. This recipe is quick to come together, you can make a bunch for the week so you can 🫙 grab and go and they’re totally delicious! I love using farm-fresh 🍓 strawberries in the summer, but really, any seasonal fruit will be delicious. They’re creamy and fresh and so so satisfying.
How to Prepare Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats
🔪Using a knife, slice 2 strawberries into thin slices.
🫙 Into a mason jar, add rolled oats, maple syrup, pure vanilla extract, vanilla yogurt and the strawberries.
🥛 Now, add half of the milk.
🥄 Give everything a really good stir, and then add the other half of the milk and stir again.
❄️ Put the lid on, and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or until thick and creamy.
🍓 Top it off with a touch more yogurt, extra strawberries and crushed walnuts or any toppings you love and enjoy!
Nonna’s Tip 💪
Amp up the protein in this recipe by adding vanilla protein powder. You may have to add a touch more milk so it’s not too thick.
Variations and Substitutions for Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats
- Feel free to use any yogurt you love in this recipe.
- You can make these Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats dairy-free by using your favorite non-dairy yogurt and 🥛 milk.
- Amp up the 💪 protein in this recipe by adding in vanilla protein powder. You may have to add in a touch more milk.
- You can use your preferred sweetener, such as honey 🍯, agave syrup, coconut sugar, or any other sweetener of your choice. You can also omit it altogether if you prefer.
- Top this with crunchy granola or mixed nuts.
- Add even more flavor with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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Best Served With
- Serve these Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats with a bowl of fresh 🫐 fruit and cottage cheese.
- Serve for breakfast with eggs or another breakfast protein, such as turkey bacon.
- Serve with a spoonful of 🥜 peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter.
Common Questions
I used quick-cook oats in this Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats recipe, but I don’t see why you can’t use old-fashioned oats. The texture might be slightly thicker, so I would soak them a bit longer to make sure they soften, preferably overnight.
Absolutely! You can use honey, agave syrup, coconut sugar, or any other sweetener you prefer.
Any fruit you love would be delicious here, such as blueberries, peaches, cherries, bananas, or raspberries.
Yes, you certainly can by simply using your favorite non-dairy milk and yogurt in this recipe.
Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats, I used quick cooking
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract , or vanilla bean paste
- 1 tablespoon vanilla yogurt
- 2 strawberries, finely diced
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- dollop of yogurt + walnuts on top, optional
Instructions
- In a mason jar add the first five ingredients, and add half of the milk.
- Give everything a thorough stir and add the remaining half of the milk, then stir again.
- Lid should be placed on and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until thick and creamy.
- Top it off with a little more yogurt, additional strawberries, and crushed walnuts or your favorite toppings.
- It will last in the fridge for 3-4 days so feel free to prep ahead. Enjoy.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I’ve made this so many times. I love it!
Thanks Jenna ❤️