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Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats

Strawberry shortcake overnight oats with a creamy, no-cook oat base layered in mason jars with fresh strawberries. Whisk, chill overnight for meal-prep ready breakfasts, then finish with whipped cream, graham cracker crumbs, and mint.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
refrigerate 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

rolled oats
  • 1 cup rolled oats
whole milk
  • 1 cup whole milk
Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
honey
  • 0.25 cup honey If you prefer less sweetness, reduce by 1–2 tbsp.
vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
almond extract
  • 0.5 tsp almond extract
fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries Sliced.
whipped cream
  • 0.25 cup whipped cream
graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tbsp graham cracker crumbs
fresh mint
  • fresh mint For garnish.

Method
 

Mix the creamy oat base
  1. In a bowl, combine rolled oats, whole milk, Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and almond extract, then whisk until well combined and creamy. Visual cue: the mixture should look smooth with no dry oat patches.
Layer in jars
  1. Divide half the oat mixture between two mason jars and top each with half the strawberry slices. Visual cue: strawberries should form an even layer on the creamy oats.
  2. Divide the remaining oat mixture between the jars and top with the remaining strawberries. Visual cue: the final layer should again show strawberries at the top.
Chill overnight
  1. Cover the jars and refrigerate overnight or up to 3 days at 40°F (4°C). Visual cue: jars should be fully chilled before serving.
Serve
  1. Before serving, stir gently in each jar and add more milk if needed to reach your desired consistency. Visual cue: the oats should loosen and turn uniformly creamy.
  2. Top with whipped cream, graham cracker crumbs, and fresh mint. Visual cue: finish with mint leaves and crumbs so they sit on top for a shortcake-like texture.

Notes

Pro tip: for the best “shortcake” texture, slice strawberries thin and keep them layered on top so they stay bright after chilling. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended because the strawberries and creamy oat base can become watery after thawing. For a lighter option, swap whole milk for 2% milk or a lactose-free milk and keep the same chilling time.