These creamy strawberry overnight oats make a delicious, quick and easy, nutritious breakfast - perfect for busy adults and fussy children alike.
Why this recipe works
These delicious strawberry overnight oats are creamy, fruity, super healthy, high in protein and low in sugar. They are easy to make and sure to brighten up your morning!
Another unquestionable advantage of preparing your breakfast the night before is convenience. All you have to do in the morning is give it a stir and enjoy your oats creation!
Strawberry overnight oats ingredients and substitutions
In addition to oats this recipe contains a generous amount of strawberries which have replaced the milk though I also added a bit of (naturally low in fat) ricotta cheese for a richer, creamier consistency. You can use yogurt or cream cheese if preferred.
The amount of honey in this recipe really depends on how sweet you want your breakfast to be. 1.5 tablespoons of honey produces a moderately sweet strawberry oats breakfast, but you can tweak this amount to suit your preference. Maple syrup is a good alternative to honey.
These strawberry overnight oats also contain a little peanut butter for added protein, but you can use almond butter instead or omit this ingredient altogether.
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 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 ingredients. That way the strawberry flavour really comes through in this overnight strawberry oats recipe.
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 the frozen variety any enjoy overnight oats with strawberries any time you like.
It's best, however, to defrost the strawberries (at least partially) 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 a bowl of healthy strawberry oats!
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 strawberry overnight oats warm. After several hours the mixture is ready to eat and tastes best chilled.
In addition to being a fantastic breakfast option these creamy oats with strawberries make a healthy, satisfying snack any time of the day.
Optional 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. Great for breakfast or as a snack anytime.
- If your overnight strawberry oats become too thick add a splash of milk.
- Not suitable for freezing.
Make it vegan
It's easy to veganise these strawberry oats by replacing the ricotta with plant-based ricotta/yogurt or silken tofu. Alternatively add a little extra nut butter or a splash of plant-based milk. Use maple syrup, agave syrup or another sweetener instead of honey.
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Recipe
Creamy Strawberry Overnight Oats
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (70 g) old-fashioned rolled oats jumbo oats, not instant
- 12.35 ounces (350 g) strawberries
- 3 tablespoons ricotta cheese or yogurt/cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter smooth or crunchy, alternatively almond/cashew butter
- 1½ tablespoons honey/maple syrup or to taste
Instructions
- Puree 300 g of the strawberries (leave a few to add into the mixture later) with the peanut butter, ricotta and honey.
- Chop up the remaining strawberries, add into the mixture along with the oats and stir thoroughly. Place in a jar and close the lid (or use a bowl, covered) and refrigerate overnight.
- Serve with more strawberries, a sprinkle of chia seeds, any other seeds, or enjoy on its own.
Notes
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats/jumbo oats, NOT instant oats.
- Either fresh or frozen strawberries are ok to use (if using frozen defrost before pureeing).
- Either smooth or crunchy peanut butter is fine to use.
- Adjust the amount of honey to suit your preference.
- 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.
- Extras: 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.
- If your strawberry overnight oats become too thick add a splash of milk.
- Best served after at least 8 hours. Keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- I do not recommend serving strawberry overnight oats warm. After several hours the mixture is ready to eat and tastes best chilled.
- Not suitable for freezing.
- Make it vegan 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.
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.
**A note about baking: If using a fan-assisted oven refer to your appliance's instructions and adjust the temperature accordingly.
sarahgiebens
That looks and sounds delicious!
Monika
Thank you Sarah:)
Zeba
This looks just perfect ? Monika. I have yet to try overnight oats and this just might be the right way to give it a try!! Thanks for cohosting.
Monika
Thank you Zeba! Overnight oats are great as a snack, not just breakfast, my children like them as an after school snack:)
Eb Gargano / easypeasyfoodie.com
Two words => YES PLEASE!! I just love how pretty these overnight oats are and how delicious they sound AND they are wonderfully healthy to boot - what's not to like?? 😀 Eb x
Monika
Thank you! I've started making more overnight oats recently pretending the weather is warmer than it actually is and I need something refreshing in the morning:)
Liz @ spades, spatulas, and spoons
Thank you for co-hosting Monika. Do you think rice milk or another dairy free alternative would work? Love this idea and it is so pretty.
Monika
Thanks! Glad you like the recipe:) I am not sure about using rice milk, it might dilute the mixture too much, you need something with the consistency of the ricotta, such as dairy free yogurt perhaps? Ricotta is the only dairy product I used. Hope you find something suitable:)
Angela / Only Crumbs Remain
What a pretty pink your overnight oats have turned with all of those fab strawberries in there. And I love the idea of including some ricotta for the creaminess, great idea Monika,
Angela x
Monika
Thank you Angela! I do like colour in my food:)