Fluffy Yogurt Overnight Oats (Print Version)

Creamy oats combined with airiness and a fresh strawberry swirl for a nutritious morning boost.

# Ingredient List:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
03 - 1/2 cup milk, dairy or non-dairy
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Strawberry Swirl

08 - 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, diced
09 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
10 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Toppings

11 - Fresh strawberries, sliced
12 - Chopped nuts or seeds
13 - Extra yogurt

# Steps:

01 - Combine strawberries, maple syrup, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until strawberries break down and mixture thickens, approximately 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool completely.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, Greek yogurt, milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
03 - Whisk the oat mixture vigorously for 1-2 minutes or use a hand mixer on low speed to incorporate air and achieve extra fluffiness.
04 - Divide half of the oat mixture between two serving jars or glasses. Layer with a generous portion of cooled strawberry swirl. Top with remaining oat mixture and additional strawberry sauce on the surface.
05 - Cover jars and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight until fully set and flavors meld.
06 - Remove from refrigerator and top with fresh strawberries, chopped nuts, seeds, or additional yogurt as desired before serving.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • You literally make it the night before, so mornings feel like a small miracle when you remember you've already won.
  • The strawberry swirl is homemade and tasted so much brighter than any jarred compote I'd tried.
  • Greek yogurt keeps it protein-rich and genuinely filling, not just another bowl of carbs pretending to sustain you.
02 -
  • The whisking step isn't decorative—skipping it means you'll end up with dense, heavy oats, and you'll be disappointed wondering why yours doesn't match the description.
  • Let your strawberry swirl cool completely or the warm mixture will soften your oats unevenly and create strange texture pockets instead of that perfect creamy-swirly contrast.
03 -
  • Make these in mason jars and you've got grab-and-go breakfast for days; I prep Sunday night and have options ready all week.
  • The strawberry swirl keeps in the fridge for three days, so you can make a bigger batch and use it on multiple jars throughout the week without cooking every night.
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