Strawberry Banana Overnight Oats (Print Version)

Creamy oats combined with fresh strawberries, banana, and chia seeds for a nourishing chilled start.

# Components:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, certified gluten-free

→ Dairy and Alternatives

02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based such as almond or oat milk
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt

→ Fruits

04 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and diced
05 - 1 medium ripe banana, sliced

→ Seeds and Sweeteners

06 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
07 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

→ Flavorings

08 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, chia seeds, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
02 - Gently fold in half of the strawberries and half of the banana slices into the oat mixture.
03 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or containers.
04 - Top each serving with the remaining strawberries and banana slices.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow oats and chia seeds to absorb liquid and soften.
06 - In the morning, stir gently and add an extra splash of milk if desired for a looser consistency. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking involved, which means no standing over a stove when you're half-asleep, just assembly and patience.
  • The texture is creamy yet somehow still interesting, with the strawberries and banana adding little pockets of natural sweetness throughout.
  • It tastes indulgent but your body knows it's getting real nutrition, and that honest feeling matters.
02 -
  • The overnight oats actually continue thickening as they sit, so don't panic if it seems a bit loose the next morning; a gentle stir and maybe a splash of milk brings it back to life.
  • Overripe bananas will brown slightly in the jar, which is purely aesthetic but happens because of natural oxidation, so if appearance matters to you, add the banana fresh rather than mixing it in.
03 -
  • Mason jars with tight-fitting lids are your best friend because they seal properly, refrigerate beautifully, and you can shake them gently if the mixture seems to have separated overnight.
  • Make these in batches at the start of your week, so you have grab-and-go breakfasts ready for those mornings when life is chaotic and you need something nourishing without thinking.
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