Easy Overnight Oats with Strawberries, Granola, and Chia Seeds Recipe
A simple and nutritious recipe for Easy Overnight Oats that combines oats, milk, applesauce, and a touch of sweetness, soaked overnight for a quick and healthy breakfast topped with fresh fruit, granola, and chia seeds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup steel-cut oats or old fashioned oatmeal
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or substitute maple syrup or honey)
Toppings
- 1/4 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/4 cup granola
- 2 tsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Combine Oats and Milk: Split the raw oatmeal evenly between two bowls and add 1/2 cup of milk to each bowl. Stir gently to mix the ingredients.
- Add Sweetener and Cinnamon: Add the brown sugar (or your choice of sweetener) and cinnamon to each bowl. Whisk the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the bowls with a lid or plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator overnight, allowing the oats to soak and soften.
- Prepare Toppings: In the morning, slice and chop your favorite fresh fruit, like strawberries, to add texture and flavor to your oats.
- Serve: Top the soaked oats with sliced strawberries, granola, and a spoonful of chia seeds. Enjoy your quick and healthy breakfast!
Notes
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk to make this recipe dairy-free or vegan.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount or type of sweetener to your taste.
- Steel-cut oats will yield a chewier texture, while old fashioned oats will be creamier.
- Feel free to add nuts, seeds, or other fruits for extra nutrition and flavor variety.
- Overnight oats can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: overnight oats, easy breakfast, healthy oats, no cook oatmeal, make ahead breakfast, chia seeds, granola, quick breakfast, steel-cut oats, old fashioned oats
