Strawberry Banana Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy layered oats with fresh strawberries, banana, and chia seeds chilled for a wholesome morning meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 to taste

→ Flavorings

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

# How to Make It:

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 the strawberries and half the banana slices into the oat mixture.
03 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or containers for individual servings.
04 - Top each serving with the remaining strawberries and banana slices.
05 - Cover and refrigerate overnight for at least 8 hours to allow oats and chia seeds to fully hydrate 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 required, just mixing and waiting while life happens around you.
  • It actually tastes better after sitting overnight, which is the opposite of most food and somehow feels like a cheat code.
  • Fresh fruit and chia seeds make you feel nourished without any of the guilt.
02 -
  • Don't skip the pinch of salt—I learned this the hard way when my first batch tasted flat, and salt was the missing secret that made everything pop.
  • The fruit sits on top for a reason; if you stir everything together right away, the strawberries get waterlogged and the banana turns brown, so that layering trick actually extends the life of your breakfast.
03 -
  • Don't be shy with the vanilla extract—it's the invisible hand that ties all the flavors together and prevents the whole thing from tasting one-note.
  • Ripe bananas are non-negotiable here; they're naturally sweeter and creamier, which means you might not even need the full amount of maple syrup or honey.
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