Overnight Oats with Strawberries (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy oats combined with fresh strawberries and crunchy candied walnuts for a wholesome start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oat Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Strawberries

08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

→ Candied Walnuts

09 - 1/2 cup walnut halves
10 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
11 - 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
12 - Pinch of cinnamon
13 - Pinch of sea salt

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl or mason jar, combine rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir thoroughly to combine, cover with a lid or plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
02 - In a small skillet over medium heat, add walnut halves, maple syrup, coconut oil, cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir constantly for 3 to 4 minutes until walnuts are evenly coated and fragrant. Transfer to parchment paper and allow to cool completely until hardened.
03 - In the morning, stir the refrigerated oat mixture to recombine. Layer the oat base, fresh sliced strawberries, and candied walnuts into serving jars or bowls. Top with additional berries or a light drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
04 - Serve the overnight oats chilled immediately for optimal texture and flavor.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • No morning cooking means you can actually sit down with your coffee instead of standing at the stove half-awake.
  • The texture contrast between creamy oats, juicy berries, and crunchy walnuts keeps every spoonful interesting and satisfying.
  • It's naturally sweet without feeling like dessert for breakfast, so you won't crash mid-morning.
02 -
  • Don't skip the stirring step in the morning—the bottom of the jar will be thicker and denser, so mixing it up distributes everything evenly and prevents surprises.
  • Make the candied walnuts fresh the night before or morning-of; they lose their crunch after about 24 hours and turn soft, which ruins the whole textural experience.
03 -
  • Toast your walnuts until they smell toasty but before they turn dark—burned walnuts taste bitter and ruin the whole thing.
  • If you forget to prep candied walnuts ahead, raw walnuts work in a pinch, but trust me, the candied version is what transforms this from regular to crave-worthy.
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