These strawberry overnight oats are low in sugar and fat, and packed full of strawberries. They are super creamy, refreshing and make a delicious, healthy breakfast-on-the-go or snack. The post includes a vegan option.

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These strawberry overnight oats are made with only 4 ingredients and take just minutes to prepare. They contain a generous amount of strawberries which have replaced the milk, although I also added some ricotta cheese for a richer, creamier consistency (see Ingredients below for vegan alternatives).

The reason I used a lot of strawberries in this recipe is that as the oats expand overnight they inevitably absorb some of the strawberry flavour. I wanted to make sure it doesn't get lost in the mixture.

I've pureed most of the strawberries, then chopped the rest and combined with the other ingredients. That way the strawberry flavour really comes through in this recipe.

These easy overnight oats with strawberries make a nutritious breakfast or snack that's high in fibre and low in sugar. The amount of sweetness in this recipe really depends on your personal preference. 1.5 tablespoons of maple syrup produces a moderately sweet strawberry oats breakfast, but you can increase this amount if you prefer (after the mixture has been in the fridge overnight).

Strawberry overnight oats ingredients and substitutions

Oats: use old-fashioned/jumbo oats, rather than instant (see details below).
Strawberries: either fresh or frozen.
Ricotta: you can use yogurt, cottage cheese, quark or Skyr instead. Vegan alternatives include plant-based yogurt, ricotta and silken tofu (which adds protein and creaminess with almost no calories).
Maple syrup: you can use honey or agave syrup instead.

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What oats to use

For best results I recommend using 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 strawberry oat mixture.

Step-by-step recipe instructions

1. Puree strawberries: To the blender add most of the strawberries (leave a few to add into the mixture later), ricotta and honey. Puree until smooth.

Top down view of pureed strawberry mixture in blender with oats in white bowl and strawberries in white dish.

2. Add oats: Transfer to a bowl, add the oats and remaining chopped strawberries and stir thoroughly.

TIP: You can also divide the mixture between 2 jars, ready to put in your lunchbox to enjoy later.

Top down view of strawberry mixture, oats and chopped strawberries with spoon in purple bowl.

3. Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate overnight. Stir before serving.

Top down view of strawberry overnight oats with spoon in purple bowl.

Serving suggestions

I recommend refrigerating your strawberry overnight oats for at least 8-10 hours. You can serve it on its own or topped with more strawberries. You can also make a quick strawberry compote and use that as a topping. For a more intense strawberry flavour add a teaspoon of freeze dried strawberry powder.

I do not recommend serving strawberry overnight oats warm. After several hours in the fridge the mixture is ready to eat and tastes best chilled.

If you would like to enjoy it as a snack you can store it in 3-4 smaller containers or jars.

Can I use frozen strawberries

Yes, you can! Although I am using fresh strawberries it's absolutely fine to use frozen (especially if strawberries aren't in season so not at their sweetest).

It's best, however, to defrost the strawberries (at least partially) before pureeing so that you can easily combine the mixture with the oats.

How to add more protein to overnight oats with strawberries

These healthy strawberry overnight oats will keep you full for longer if you add more protein. This can be an extra tablespoon of ricotta, yogurt, cottage cheese or silken tofu (added at serving), 1-2 tablespoons of nut butter, such as cashew, or protein powder.

Top tips

Use old-fashioned rolled oats/jumbo oats, not instant oats.
Make sure your strawberries are ripe and sweet. If not in season use frozen instead. You can add a teaspoon of freeze dried strawberry powder for a more intense strawberry flavour.
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 oats with strawberries become too thick add a splash of milk.
Freeze in an airtight container (do not freeze if your strawberries had been previously frozen).

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