Name: Creamy Strawberry Overnight Oats
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 70 g old-fashioned rolled oats (jumbo oats, approx. ¾ cup); 350 g strawberries; 3 tbsp ricotta cheese; 2 tbsp peanut butter (smooth or crunchy); 1½ tbsp honey/maple syrup (adjust amount to suit your preference)

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These rich and creamy strawberry overnight oats with peanut butter make a delicious, quick and easy, nutritious breakfast - perfect for busy adults and fussy children alike.

These delicious strawberry overnight oats are creamy, fruity, high in protein and low in sugar. They are easy to make and sure to brighten up your morning!

Are overnight oats healthy

Yes, they are! The main ingredients are oats and some form of liquid (milk most of the time though in this recipe it's mainly strawberries). You can add more protein (I used naturally low in fat ricotta as well as a little peanut butter) and a moderate amount of sugar - in this case strawberries with a touch of honey.

In addition to being nutritious overnight oats are also the most convenient breakfast idea I know. Just throw all the ingredients together, stir and refrigerate overnight. That's how it basically works and the best thing about it is that you can create endless flavour combinations! All you have to do in the morning is give it a stir and enjoy your oats creation!

How to add the strawberries

This recipe is bursting with strawberries!

The reason I used a lot of strawberries is that as the oats expand overnight they will inevitably absorb some of the strawberry flavour. So I wanted to make sure it doesn't get lost in this recipe. I've pureed most of the strawberries, chopped the rest and combined with the other ingredient. That way the strawberry flavour really comes through in this recipe.

Strawberry overnight oats ingredients

In addition to oats this recipe uses a generous amount of strawberries which have replaced the milk though I also added a bit of ricotta cheese for a richer, creamier consistency. (See also cherry overnight oats and mocha overnight oats). The amount of honey in this recipe really depends on how sweet you want your breakfast to be. 1.5 tablespoons of honey produces moderately sweet overnight oats but you can tweak this amount to suit your preference.

Peanut butter adds an extra nutrition boost to this strawberry overnight oats recipe. It's high in protein so ideal to enjoy for breakfast. Peanut butter may not be the most typical choice of ingredient to pair with strawberries but this flavour combination is surprisingly successful.

Can I use frozen strawberries

Yes, you can! Although I am using fresh strawberries this recipe does not need to be seasonal. If you prefer you can use frozen strawberries any enjoy this healthy oats breakfast any time you like. It's best, however, to defrost them before pureeing so that you can easily combine the mixture with the oats.

What oats to use

For best results I recommend using organic old-fashioned rolled oats (jumbo oats). They will absorb the flavours and soften overnight while still retaining some texture (these oats are also very nutritious). If you use instant oats you'll end up with a pretty uninspiring, mushy mixture.

Step-by-step recipe instructions

1.To the blender add most of the strawberries (leave some to add into the mixture later), peanut butter, ricotta and honey.

2. Puree until smooth.

3. Stir in the oats and remaining chopped strawberries and place in a jar or bowl, covered.

4. Refrigerate overnight. In the morning give a stir, add more fruit if you like, and enjoy!

Serving suggestions

I recommend refrigerating the mixture for at least 8 hours so overnight is best. In the morning give a stir, top with seeds or nuts if you like and tuck in. I do not recommend serving overnight oats warm. After several hours the mixture is ready to eat and tastes best chilled.

Substitutions

Because of the high fruit content I used ricotta to tone down the tanginess but you could use yogurt instead if you prefer (the overall effect will be more tangy).
Use almond or cashew butter instead of peanut butter if preferred. You can also omit this ingredient altogether.
I used honey but you can swap it for maple syrup or agave syrup.

Extras

These strawberry overnight oats are delicious as they are but you can enjoy them a little differently every time. Try adding a tablespoon of chia or poppy seeds, sesame seeds or desiccated coconut. For an even more intense strawberry flavour add a tablespoon of freeze dried strawberries.

Top tips

Use old-fashioned rolled oats/jumbo oats, NOT instant oats.
Either smooth or crunchy peanut butter is fine to use.
Adjust the amount of honey to suit your preference.
Best served after at least 8 hours. Keep refrigerated, covered, for up to 2 days.
If your strawberry overnight oats become too thick add a splash of milk.
Not suitable for freezing.

Make it vegan

It's easy to veganise this recipe by replacing the ricotta with a plant based yogurt or silken tofu. Alternatively add a little extra cashew butter or a splash of plant based milk. Use maple syrup, agave syrup or another sweetener instead of honey.

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