Strawberry Oats Chia Granola (Printable)

Creamy oats combined with fresh strawberries, chia seeds, and crunchy granola for a wholesome start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Fruit

07 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

→ Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup granola
09 - Additional sliced strawberries, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl or mason jar, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
02 - Gently fold the sliced strawberries into the oat mixture, distributing evenly throughout.
03 - Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and achieve a creamy, soft texture.
04 - In the morning, stir the oat mixture thoroughly. If the texture is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired consistency.
05 - Divide the overnight oats evenly between two bowls or jars.
06 - Top each serving with granola and additional fresh strawberries if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Zero morning cooking means you actually sit down instead of rushing out the door with toast in your mouth.
  • The oats transform into something silky and indulgent overnight, nothing like the gritty stuff you might remember from childhood.
  • It's genuinely filling in a way that doesn't leave you hungry by mid-morning, thanks to the protein and fiber teaming up.
02 -
  • Don't add your granola the night before—I learned this the hard way when a full jar of granola turned into a sad, soggy crumble by morning.
  • If you're making it in a jar for portable eating, layer it so granola sits on top and doesn't mix in; your future self will thank you mid-commute.
  • The oats will thicken as they sit, so what seems slightly loose at night might be perfect by morning; resist the urge to add extra milk unless you actually taste it first.
03 -
  • Prep jars on Sunday for the whole week, and your mornings become genuinely effortless—I line mine up in the fridge like tiny edible promises to myself.
  • Use a blend of yogurt and milk rather than just milk; the ratio gives you creaminess without it becoming yogurt soup.
  • If you like yours sweeter, drizzle honey right into the finished bowl rather than mixing it all in at the base—you get pockets of sweetness that feel luxurious.
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