Fluffy Yogurt Overnight Oats (Printable)

Airy oats combined with yogurt and fresh strawberry layers for a vibrant, nutritious start to your day.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
03 - 1/2 cup milk, dairy or non-dairy
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Strawberry Swirl

08 - 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, diced
09 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
10 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Toppings

11 - Fresh strawberries, sliced
12 - Chopped nuts or seeds
13 - Extra yogurt

# How To Make:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine diced strawberries, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until strawberries break down and mixture thickens, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, Greek yogurt, milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well incorporated.
03 - Whisk the oat mixture vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes or use a hand mixer on low speed to incorporate air for enhanced fluffiness.
04 - Spoon half of the oat mixture into two jars or glasses. Add a generous layer of strawberry swirl. Top with remaining oat mixture, then swirl additional strawberry sauce on surface.
05 - Cover jars with lids or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
06 - In the morning, top with fresh strawberries, chopped nuts, or additional yogurt as desired. Serve chilled.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • No cooking breakfast when you're half asleep—it's waiting in the jar, ready to go.
  • The yogurt makes these fluffier than regular oats, with a texture that feels almost like pudding cake.
  • That strawberry swirl is bright, sweet, and tart all at once without ever tasting artificial or cloying.
  • It actually keeps you full for hours because of the protein and chia seeds working behind the scenes.
02 -
  • Whipping air into the mixture truly is non-negotiable if you want that fluffy texture—skipping this step leaves you with dense, soggy oats that taste more like pudding than breakfast.
  • The strawberry swirl needs to cool completely before layering, or it'll warm up the yogurt and the whole thing will separate and get watery overnight.
  • If your overnight oats are too thick in the morning, just stir in a splash more milk until you get the texture you want; they continue to absorb liquid the longer they sit.
03 -
  • Don't skip the vigorous whisking or hand mixer step—that's literally what creates the fluffy texture that makes these feel special instead of just practical.
  • Frozen strawberries actually break down better than fresh ones when cooked, giving you a thicker, more intensely flavored swirl that doesn't dilute the whole thing.
  • If you want to add protein powder for extra nutrition, mix it into the base before assembling so it distributes evenly instead of clumping at the bottom.
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