Strawberry Banana Oats Chia (Print version)

Creamy oats combined with fresh strawberries, banana slices, and chia seeds for a wholesome start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, certified gluten-free

→ Dairy & Alternatives

02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
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 & Sweeteners

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

→ Flavorings

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

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing 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 diced strawberries and half of the banana slices into the oat mixture.
03 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or storage containers.
04 - Top each serving with the remaining strawberries and banana slices.
05 - Cover containers and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, allowing the oats and chia seeds to fully hydrate and develop proper consistency.
06 - In the morning, stir gently and add an extra splash of milk if desired to achieve preferred consistency. Serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Zero morning stress, because breakfast assembles itself while you sleep and tastes even better the next day.
  • The chia seeds create this silky texture that feels indulgent without any cooking required.
  • It's naturally sweetened by the fruit, so you're not eating sugar bombs before sunrise.
02 -
  • Don't skip the salt—it sounds weird, but that pinch is what makes the fruit taste fruitier and prevents everything from tasting flat and one-dimensional.
  • Use truly ripe bananas, not firm ones, because they blend into the oats overnight and create a natural sweetness and creaminess that firm bananas just can't match.
03 -
  • Make three jars instead of two if you're the type to grab breakfast on your way out—prep once, eat well for days.
  • If your overnight oats taste too thick in the morning, it's not a failure, it's just asking for a splash of milk to wake it back up.
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