Strawberry Overnight Oats (Plus How Long Do They Last?)

These Strawberry Overnight Oats are perfect for meal prepping. Throw everything together the night before, and the next morning, you have a filling, delicious breakfast.

I am obsessed with overnight oats. I make these almost every week on Sunday night to have for breakfast throughout the week, and our favorite flavor has to be Strawberry Overnight Oats!

If you think you are not a breakfast person, I dare you to try this recipe. I think most people think they AREN’T “breakfast people” because they are too tired to throw something together in the morning.

Look, I get it. With a rambunctious toddler running around, if I didn’t meal prep, we would never have a filling breakfast.

But, ever since I started preparing this best overnight oats recipe, things have changed, and I feel so much better not only in the morning but the rest of the day as well.

I love adding jams, preserves, and/or fresh fruit to ours. It helps to bulk up the oats, add flavor, and get some added vitamins.

With a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, you can enjoy a little sweet treat to start your day!

So if you think you aren’t a morning person, throw together a batch of these Strawberry Overnight Oats for the morning, and be amazed how much better your day goes on a full stomach!

Some of our other favorite breakfast recipes we have on our site include: Strawberry Oatmeal Pancakes, Apple Banana Oat Muffins, and Lemon Berry Sweet Rolls.

1. The best part is it uses simple ingredients, many of which you probably have on hand already.
2. Great for a make-ahead breakfast option since it needs to sit in the fridge and ready to enjoy the next day.
3. This is a basic recipe and easy to customize to your taste.

• Fresh Strawberries
• Whole milk or milk of choice
• Honey
• Vanilla extract
• Old fashioned oats
• Chia seeds
• Strawberry preserves
• Plus your favorite toppings

1. Add the sliced strawberries, milk, honey, and vanilla extract to a blender or a tall glass with an immersion blender, blend until smooth with no lumps of strawberry.

2. In a large bowl add the oats and chia seeds. Pour the strawberry milk mixture into the bowl, stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 4 hours or up to overnight, until the oats are softened.

3. Add ¼ of the mixture in the bottom of two glasses or bowls. Add 2 tablespoons of strawberry preserves on top. Add the remaining oats on top of each serving.
4. Serve with more fresh sliced strawberries on top and a drizzle of honey if desired.

WHAT KIND OF OATS ARE BEST TO USE?

We use and prefer old-fashioned rolled oats. They tend to soak up the liquid better and result in a pudding-like texture.

I would not use “quick” oats as they tend to soak up too much of the liquid, making them soggy.

Steel cut oats, don’t work as well either; they need heat to help soften them up properly.

DO I HAVE TO COOK THE OATS FIRST?

Not at all. We are using raw oats. They will sit in the fridge overnight with the liquid ingredients in the recipe, resulting in a nutritious breakfast with a creamy texture.

HOW LONG DO THEY LAST IN THE FRIDGE?

They keep in the fridge for up to 5 days, making these perfect for meal prepping.

Do note that the oats will continue to soften the longer they sit.

DO THEY BECOME MUSHY?

If you leave them to soak for too long, yes, they can become mushy. This is why I recommend enjoying them within 5 days’ time for the best results.

If you accidentally use quick oats or instant oats, it will most likely result in a mushy texture as well.

WHAT SHOULD I STORE THEM IN?

I like to use mason jars to store them in since I can seal them well.

However, any single serving-size container with an airtight seal works.

DO I HAVE TO ADD CHIA SEEDS?

No, this is a personal preference, but you can leave out the chia seeds entirely.

ARE OVERNIGHT OATS GOOD FOR YOU?

Yes, they are full of vitamins and minerals. And a good option for a hearty breakfast.

Overnight oat recipes, in general, are good for you, but watch out for any mixins you add that are high in sugar.

WHAT SUBSTITUTIONS CAN I USE?

You can make a lot of custom touches to these oats, here are our suggestions:

Replace whole cow’s milk with:

• Any percent of milk, we like to use whole because it makes the oats creamier
• Almond milk
• Coconut milk
• Oat milk
• Soy milk
• Any animal or plant-based milk

To make them a little sweeter add:

• Brown Sugar
• Maple Syrup

Other mixins:

• Chocolate chips
• Dried fruits
• Fresh fruit mix-ins

Try stirring in Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt for an added creamy consistency.

Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Best served and eaten cold.

See more tips above on how to store.

I do not suggest freezing.

Stop looking for overnight oatmeal recipes; you found the winner with our Strawberry Overnight Oats!

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