Overnight Oats Strawberry Jam (Printable)

Creamy oats combined with vibrant strawberry chia jam create a nourishing, make-ahead morning dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Overnight Oats

01 - 1 cup rolled oats, gluten-free if needed
02 - 1 cup milk of choice, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup plain yogurt, Greek or dairy-free
04 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Strawberry Chia Jam

07 - 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
10 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, optional

→ Toppings

11 - Sliced fresh strawberries
12 - Chopped nuts or seeds, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine strawberries and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until strawberries soften and break down, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Mash with a fork to achieve desired consistency. Stir in chia seeds and lemon juice if using. Remove from heat and allow to cool; mixture will thicken as it sets.
02 - In a mixing bowl or jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly. Divide oat mixture evenly between two jars or bowls. Top each with 2 to 3 tablespoons of cooled strawberry chia jam. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for a minimum of 4 hours.
03 - In the morning, gently stir the mixture if desired. Top with fresh strawberries and nuts or seeds before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You literally pour everything in a jar the night before and wake up to a complete breakfast that tastes like you spent an hour in the kitchen.
  • The strawberry chia jam is naturally sweet and thick without any weird additives, and it'll keep you satisfied way longer than regular granola.
  • It's genuinely flexible, working for dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan diets without tasting like a compromise.
02 -
  • The chia seeds are what transform that fruit syrup into actual jam as they sit overnight, so don't leave them out or your topping will stay too runny.
  • Overcooked jam tastes bitter and loses that bright fresh strawberry flavor, so pull it off the heat the moment the berries have mostly broken down—it'll continue thickening as it cools.
  • The oats need that full overnight rest to absorb the liquid properly; anything less than 4 hours and they'll still be too firm in the morning.
03 -
  • Mix your oat base right in the jar you're going to eat from—it saves dishes and cuts down on mess, which matters when you're stumbling around before coffee.
  • If your strawberries are particularly tart, add an extra half teaspoon of maple syrup to the jam so it balances out and tastes naturally sweet rather than aggressively fruity.
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