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Try these two varieties of strawberry overnight oats — strawberry banana and strawberry chocolate — for an easy, healthy, make-ahead breakfast! (GF)Try these two varieties of strawberry overnight oats -- strawberry banana and strawberry chocolate -- for an easy, healthy, make-ahead breakfast! (GF) #overnightoats #oatmeal #mealprep #breakfast #strawberries

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

Try these two varieties of strawberry overnight oats -- strawberry banana and strawberry chocolate -- for an easy, healthy, make-ahead breakfast! (GF) #overnightoats #oatmeal #mealprep #breakfast #strawberries

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.

My recent obsession has been strawberry overnight oats.

Because, well, strawberry season. 🍓❤️

I try to go overboard on strawberries in the spring so I *almost* get sick of them and am not so sad when they suddenly double in price and I stop buying them. But I’m usually still a little sad…

Anyway, here are my two favorites strawberry overnight oatmeal jars to share with you today.

Try these two varieties of strawberry overnight oats -- strawberry banana and strawberry chocolate -- for an easy, healthy, make-ahead breakfast! (GF) #overnightoats #oatmeal #mealprep #breakfast #strawberries

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.

Notes on strawberry chocolate overnight oatmeal jars:

  • 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.)
  • 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.

Try these two varieties of strawberry overnight oats -- strawberry banana and strawberry chocolate -- for an easy, healthy, make-ahead breakfast! (GF) #overnightoats #oatmeal #mealprep #breakfast #strawberries

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.

Notes on strawberry banana overnight oatmeal jars:

  • Same deal with the strawberries — add them when you’re mixing or when you’re eating. See above.
  • The banana can be added in three ways (I’ve tried all of these). You can:
  1. Slice or dice the banana and add it when you are mixing the jars. If you do this, just be sure to stir the banana pieces into the mixture really well and make sure they are completely covered. Any bananas sticking up at the top of the jar will start to turn brown by morning. Also make sure to eat the jar the next day. After that, any of the bananas risk browning. Or you can…
  2. Slice or dice your bananas and add them in the morning before you eat the jar. Or…
  3. You can mash up your banana and stir the puree into the jars. You’ll use about half of a small banana per jar. Mix it well and it will be good to go in the morning. But again, don’t wait longer than that or it could turn brown.

Try these two varieties of strawberry overnight oats -- strawberry banana and strawberry chocolate -- for an easy, healthy, make-ahead breakfast! (GF) #overnightoats #oatmeal #mealprep #breakfast #strawberries

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

Yield: 2 servings

Strawberry overnight oats {2 ways}

Strawberry overnight oats {2 ways}
Two varieties of strawberry overnight oatmeal jars for an easy, healthy, make-ahead breakfast!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

For the strawberry chocolate overnight oats:

  • 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/3 cup milk (any kind - skim, 2%, soy)
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (I use non-fat)
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
  • 1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup diced strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips

For the strawberry banana overnight oats:

  • 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/3 cup milk (any kind - skim, 2%, soy)
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (I use non-fat)
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup diced strawberries
  • 1/4 cup sliced or diced bananas

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small glass jar with a lid. Mix well to combine. (See notes below.)
  2. Refrigerate the jars overnight to allow the oats to soften. Serve cold in the morning.

Notes

See my notes in the post above about how and when to add your fruit for each of these jars, depending on when you plan to eat them.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1 jar
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 311 Total Fat: 4g Saturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 10mg Sodium: 130mg Carbohydrates: 49g Fiber: 5g Sugar: 24g Protein: 15g
© Kathryn
Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Strawberry overnight oats indiv collage

 

Try these two varieties of strawberry overnight oats -- strawberry banana and strawberry chocolate -- for an easy, healthy, make-ahead breakfast! (GF) #overnightoats #oatmeal #mealprep #breakfast #strawberries

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Comments

  1. Liz - Meal Makeover Mom says

    April 1, 2016 at 7:35 AM

    Smart minds think alike. We just created a similar recipe using kefir! I can’t wait to share it with you. Scheduled to publish in the coming weeks. I LOVE your versions. I went through a mega overnight oats binge recently … and for good reason 🙂 Pinning now!

    Reply

    • Kathryn says

      April 1, 2016 at 12:52 PM

      They are a weekly staple in our house! I make a big batch on Sundays and we eat on them all week long 🙂 Can’t wait to see your kefir version!

      Reply

  2. Dawn says

    April 1, 2016 at 8:47 AM

    Both of these look beautiful and delicious, Kathryn, but I’d have to go with you and say that I’m partial to the strawberry and chocolate one. I love overnight oats and find them so convenient. Love making a big batch and having ready to go for the week. Pinning 🙂

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  4. Alyssa @ Good + Simple says

    April 2, 2016 at 2:06 PM

    I’ve never tried overnight oats! I know…I’m probably the last person on earth. It’s on my “to try” list, though, and this recipe looks great! Question: Do you think it would still be good without the yogurt? My daughter is allergic to dairy.

    Reply

    • Kathryn says

      April 3, 2016 at 8:12 AM

      Definitely give them a try Alyssa! They are really delicious and make our mornings so easy 🙂 My daughter was allergic to cow’s milk until last year (outgrew it at age 4) and I made oatmeal jars for her with soy milk and plain goat’s milk yogurt. We bought ours at Trader Joe’s and she loved it (still prefers it). You could also substitute coconut milk yogurt though it definitely has a bit of flavor to it. Or if you want to skip the yogurt, I’d suggest increasing the milk to 1/2 cup and maybe adding another teaspoon of chia seeds to help it thicken up and have a good consistency. Would love to hear if you try it!
      I also have a post on our experience with her milk allergy if that’s helpful for you: http://www.familyfoodonthetable.com/milk-allergy-in-toddlers-and-young-children/

      Reply

  5. Lisa @ Chocolate Meets Strawberry says

    April 3, 2016 at 5:14 AM

    I love you and your family’s oat obsession (if I may call it that), Kathryn! 😀 It means there are just so many delicious oat recipes on your blog – keep them coming, please! 😉 These lovely little jars are no exception. I think I’ll go for the chocolate version because…well, chocolate! Those mini chocolate chips are just way too adorable, but the banana version sounds delicious too.

    Reply

    • Kathryn says

      April 3, 2016 at 8:18 AM

      No, you’re right, we are totally oat obsessed 😉 No plans of slowing down so I’ll definitely keep the recipes coming! Hope you are having a great weekend Lisa!

      Reply

  6. karrie@TastyEverAfter says

    April 3, 2016 at 1:59 PM

    You do eat a lot of oats! lol! I would too if they were as delicious as these lovely strawberry overnight oats. Yum!! I haven’t boarded the overnight oats train yet but will now with your recipe 🙂

    Reply

    • Kathryn says

      April 4, 2016 at 4:17 PM

      You gotta get on board Karrie 🙂 Overnight oats are such an easy way to have a delicious breakfast all prepped and ready to go in the morning!

      Reply

  8. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    April 4, 2016 at 9:34 AM

    There ain’t nothing wrong with being addicted to oats, girlfriend! SO much healthier than a lot of other vices out there!! Loving both of these strawberry overnight varieties! I’m looking at these as a him and her type of oats, because the hubster would devour the strawberry chocolate and I would go to town on the strawberry-banana! Love that you pack these in jars for the road! Yay to portable eats! Cheers dear! I hope you and your family have a fabulous spring break!! <3

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  9. Ashlyn // Dollop Of Yum says

    April 4, 2016 at 4:49 PM

    Girl, I can totally relate to the overnight oats/oatmeal obsession. At least it’s a healthy obsession to have! Both of these strawberry flavors look absolutely amazing and I am going to have to try them out soon! 🙂

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  15. Shennae says

    September 14, 2016 at 11:38 PM

    Hi, I made the first recipe with Nudie coyo, some store-brand long-life coconut milk, Sweet William chocolate chips and agave nectar in place of the relevant ingredients. I want to make this again!

    Reply

  16. krista Clark says

    April 1, 2017 at 5:36 PM

    Hi kathryn, I was wondering if ground flax seed would be ok instead of chia seed? And also would using instant oatmeal work the same? Or should i get some regular oats? By the way, Love reading your recipes there so delicious and wonderful!!! Xo

    Reply

    • Kathryn says

      April 2, 2017 at 12:57 PM

      Hi Krista! I don’t think ground flax seeds help thicken up liquids the same way chia seeds do so the texture might be a bit different if you substitute those. But you could certainly try it! Also, I’ve never tried these with instant oats but I think that would work fine because they would break down and be softened. Hope that helps! 🙂

      Reply

    • Kathryn says

      June 28, 2017 at 9:51 AM

      Hi Vivien! Overnight oats are meant to be eaten cold, straight from the fridge. (Don’t worry – it’s not like eating cold oatmeal… these are creamy and fruity and delicious!)

      Reply

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