Healthy Easy Overnight Oats

# Ingredient List:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats

02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)

03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for dairy-free option

04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds

05 - 2 teaspoons honey or pure maple syrup

06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Fruit Layer

07 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

→ Toppings

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts such as almonds or walnuts

09 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes

10 - Extra sliced strawberries for serving

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until well combined.

02 - Gently fold in the sliced strawberries into the oat mixture.

03 - Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften completely.

04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of additional milk to reach your desired consistency.

05 - Spoon the prepared oats into bowls or jars. Top with extra strawberries, chopped nuts, and coconut flakes if desired. Serve chilled.

# Helpful Tips:

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You literally do nothing in the morning except eat, which feels like cheating on self-care in the best way.
The chia seeds absorb liquid overnight and create this satisfying, almost tapioca-like texture that keeps you full for hours.

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Don't skip the stirring in the morning—everything compacts overnight, and that stir is what transforms it from dense to creamy again.
If you're using vanilla yogurt or sweetened milk, dial back the honey because the dish will end up cloying otherwise, which I learned the hard way on my second batch.

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