You’ve probably noticed by now we eat a lot of different forms of oats and oatmeal around here. Happily guilty as charged. (I even made a whole category of healthy oatmeal recipes if you want to go browse and get some inspiration!) Overnight oats are a weekly staple. I make them every.single.Sunday. Without fail. If we travel (like this week when we are on spring break!), oatmeal jars come with us. The kiddos have come to know what day of the week it is based on what variety of overnight oatmeal jar they have for breakfast. OK, that may be a little weird, but it’s just how we work. #gowithit We started with these 3 favorites and they will forever be classics in our house, but of course, I like to explore a bit and try new things. Peach overnight oats are great in the summer, as are cherry chocolate chip overnight oats. My recent obsession has been strawberry overnight oats. Because, well, strawberry season. ❤️ So today I’m excited to share my two favorites strawberry overnight oatmeal jars with you. Let’s get into it. I’ve got some notes, tips and substitutions coming up below on making strawberry overnight oats. Just tryin’ to be helpful. If you want to jump on down to the recipe, simply scroll right on through the rest of the text. The recipe card is near the bottom of the page, above the comments section.
Strawberry Chocolate Overnight Oats
These have cocoa powder mixed in and mini chocolate chips throughout for a double hit of chocolate in the morning. It’s my favorite. I even let the kiddos have this one and they are smitten too.
Strawberries: The strawberries, as long as they aren’t overripe, can be added when you’re mixing up the jars and will be fine for 3-4 days. (If yours are super ripe already, either eat the oatmeal jar the next day or stir them into the jars in the morning right before you eat it.) Chocolate: The mini chocolate chips can also be added in when you are mixing everything together. If you eat your jar the next day, they will still be a little bit hard. By the second day, they have softened in the mixture and you taste their sweetness but not their texture. I prefer them this way. Milk: You can use skim milk, 2% or an alternative milk like soy milk or almond milk. We prefer soy milk; it adds some extra sweetness, but whatever you have on hand is fine. Greek yogurt: The Greek yogurt helps thicken up the oats so it’s more scoop-able. However, if you don’t have any, you could try substituting that with some extra milk instead. Size: My 8 oz. jars for this recipe are a fairly small serving size. It’s plenty for my kids, but I often pair it with some other fresh fruit or small morning snack for me. You could also double the recipe and use a larger mason jar to make a bigger serving if you’d like.
Strawberry Banana Overnight Oats
I also had to try a strawberry and banana version because those two fruits just go so well together. The soft, creamy banana and the juicy, red strawberries just love cozying up. And they are perfect in the mornings.
Strawberries: Same deal with the strawberries – add them when you’re mixing or when you’re eating. See above. Also, same notes as above for the milk, Greek yogurt, jar sizes, etc. Banana: The banana can be added in three ways (I’ve tried all of these). You can:
I also like these plastic lids because they’re easier to clean than those metal ones that come with the jars. (Especially cause I just throw them in the top rack of the dishwasher.) Also, these are naturally gluten-free, so long as you use certified gluten-free oats. Want to make dairy-free or vegan overnight oats? Totally do-able!
Dairy Free Notes
Use soy milk or almond milk as the milk in this recipe. Substitute goat milk yogurt for the Greek yogurt. (I find it at Trader Joe’s.) You could also use a coconut or soy yogurt but those may impact the flavor a bit more.
Vegan Notes
Use soy milk or almond milk as the milk in this recipe. Swap a coconut milk or soy yogurt in place of the Greek yogurt. Try to go for as neutral a flavor as possible. Use agave or maple syrup as the sweetener in place of the honey. Be sure to use vegan chocolate chips.
Storage Tips
Overnight oats will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to a week.
However, it depends a bit on what type of mix-ins you use. Some softer fruits or mix-ins may start to get a little mushy after 4-5 days.
The jars are ready to serve, cold, immediately from the fridge. Add any desired toppings, grab your spoon and dig in! And there you have it! Strawberry overnight oats will add some new jars to our regular rotation. My kids are gonna be so confused on what day it is. Enjoy! XO, Kathryn Strawberries: The strawberries, as long as they aren’t overripe, can be added when you’re mixing up the jars and will be fine for 3-4 days. (If yours are super ripe already, either eat the oatmeal jar the next day or stir them into the jars in the morning right before you eat it.) Banana: The banana can be added in one of three ways (I’ve tried them all): Milk: You can use skim milk, 2% or an alternative milk like soy milk or almond milk. We prefer soy milk; it adds some extra sweetness, but whatever you have on hand is fine. Greek yogurt: The Greek yogurt helps thicken up the oats so it’s more scoop-able. However, if you don’t have any, you could try substituting that with some extra milk instead. Size: My 8 oz. jars for this recipe are a fairly small serving size. It’s plenty for my kids, but I often pair it with some other fresh fruit or small morning snack for me. You could also double the recipe and use a larger mason jar to make a bigger serving if you’d like. Servings: You can make a single jar, 2-3 or a dozen; as many as you’d like! Storage: Overnight oats will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Just be sure to wait to add the fruits so they don’t get mushy. Dairy-free: Use soy milk or almond milk for the milk in the recipe and use goat’s milk yogurt instead of Greek yogurt. You could also try using a coconut or soy yogurt but those may impact the flavor a bit more. Vegan: Use soy milk or almond milk for the milk in the recipe. Use a coconut or soy yogurt in place of the Greek yogurt (try to go for as neutral a flavor as possible). And use agave or maple syrup in place of the honey. Also be sure to use vegan chocolate chips for the chocolate version.
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