Strawberry Lemonade Overnight Oats (Print Version)

A creamy blend of oats with fresh strawberries, lemon zest, and crunchy poppy seeds chilled overnight.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or plant-based alternative
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Strawberry Lemonade Mix

08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
09 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
11 - 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

→ Toppings

12 - Sliced fresh strawberries
13 - Additional lemon zest
14 - Extra poppy seeds

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until well incorporated.
02 - In a separate small bowl, mash half of the diced strawberries with lemon juice and lemon zest until juicy with visible fruit pieces remaining.
03 - Fold mashed strawberries, remaining diced strawberries, and poppy seeds into the oat mixture. Stir until fully combined.
04 - Cover the bowl or seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow oats to soften and flavors to develop.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. Add a splash of additional milk if a thinner consistency is preferred.
06 - Divide between two bowls or jars. Top with fresh strawberries, lemon zest, and poppy seeds if desired. Serve chilled.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It's basically breakfast you make the night before, which means zero morning stress and all the flavor.
  • The strawberry-lemon combination tastes so naturally refreshing that people assume it's complicated when it's actually effortless.
  • You can prep it in less than ten minutes and then forget about it until you wake up hungry.
02 -
  • If you use underripe or frozen strawberries, the acidity completely changes the balance—always taste as you go and adjust the lemon accordingly.
  • The magic happens when you actually let this sit overnight; I learned the hard way that six hours minimum isn't a suggestion, it's the time it takes for the oats to fully hydrate and the flavors to stop tasting scattered.
03 -
  • Grate your lemon zest directly into the bowl rather than measuring it separately—your hand will tell you when you have enough, and you'll always get more flavor than you expect.
  • If you're making this for guests, set up small bowls of toppings and let people customize, which somehow makes the same breakfast feel fancy and thoughtful.
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