Strawberry Banana Overnight Oats (Printable Version)

Nutritious oats with strawberries, banana, and chia seeds for an effortless, tasty morning boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (certified gluten-free if necessary)

→ Dairy and Alternatives

02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based such as almond or oat milk)
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt

→ Fruits

04 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and diced
05 - 1 medium ripe banana, sliced

→ Seeds and Sweeteners

06 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
07 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey to taste

→ Flavorings

08 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, chia seeds, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
02 - Gently fold in half of the strawberries and half of the banana slices into the oat mixture.
03 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or containers for individual servings.
04 - Top each serving with the remaining strawberries and banana slices.
05 - Cover and refrigerate overnight for at least 8 hours to allow oats and chia seeds to fully hydrate and absorb liquid.
06 - In the morning, stir gently and add an extra splash of milk if desired for a looser consistency. Serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Zero cooking involved means you can literally make breakfast while half-asleep, which is exactly when you need it most.
  • The chia seeds absorb liquid overnight and create this silky texture that feels indulgent without any guilt attached.
  • Fresh strawberries and banana stay bright and sweet without browning because they're sealed away from air, so you get farmer's market flavor on a Tuesday.
02 -
  • Do not skip the salt, even though it seems random—it makes every other flavor pop and prevents the whole jar from tasting one-note and flat.
  • Chia seeds need liquid to do their thing, so make sure your milk-to-oats ratio is generous or you'll end up with a dense brick instead of creamy pudding.
  • The strawberries on top will naturally release juice overnight, creating a beautiful pink gradient that tastes better than it looks, but stir before eating so the sweetness distributes.
03 -
  • Toast some granola or chopped nuts separately and sprinkle them on top right before eating—this gives you texture contrast without the nuts getting soggy from overnight soaking.
  • If you love nut butter, stir a tablespoon of almond or peanut butter into your base mixture before chilling and watch the whole thing transform into something more substantial and satisfying.
Go Back