Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats

Breakfast

Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats

4 Servings (½ cup per serving)

Prep time: 10 minutes | Inactive time: 2–12 hours

Kid-Friendly

Diet Style

HF
LS
V

Tools You'll Need

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Micro plane for zesting

Ingredients

  • 12 fresh strawberries, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ cup nonfat Greek or nonfat plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon strawberry jam
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 Lemon, Optional
  • Optional for topping: fresh cut strawberries, granola, chopped nuts

Directions

  1. Mix ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl stir together oats, milk, yogurt, jam, and vanilla until fully combined.

  2. Add berries and refrigerate

    Add strawberries, and gently fold in to oat mixture using a rubber spatula. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

  3. Distribute oat mixture

    Evenly distribute oat mixture into 4 serving bowls.

  4. Add toppings

    Add your favorite toppings.

  5. Reheat and enjoy

    Enjoy them cold or warmed up for 30 seconds in the microwave.

Chef Gary in YMCA chef uniform

Chef's Note:

As part of a healthy diet, you want to include whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy, lean protein and legumes. This recipe is low in saturated fat, rich in whole grains, and contains fresh fruit, which are all part of a healthy diet and a great way to start your day.

Substitute any other plant based milk or plain low fat milk in place of almond milk. Make ahead and keep in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Nutrition Info

Per Each Serving

  • Calories

    207

  • Total Fat

    4g

  • Saturated Fat

    1g

  • Carbs

    37g

  • Fiber

    5g

  • Sugar

    7g

  • Protein

    8g

  • Cholestrol

    1mg

  • Sodium

    91mg