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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Strawberry Overnight Oats (vegan)

    Published: Aug 30, 2022 by Abi Cowell · As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases · See my privacy policy linked in footer · This blog uses cookies

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    Strawberry overnight oats are a delicious, fast, nutritious and filling breakfast. These low calorie overnight oats are vegan, dairy-free and great for weight loss. Fresh strawberries are tart, sweet and perfect with the creamy oats.

    Convenient and easy, overnight oats are great for busy weekday mornings, camping, road trips, traveling or anywhere where you can't cook.

    glass with overnight oats and fresh strawberries

    These strawberry overnight oats use our vegan basic overnight oats recipe as the base!

    Jump to:
    • 🧄 Ingredient notes
    • 📋 Substitutions and variations
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • ⭐️ Expert tips
    • 🍳 Equipment
    • 🥡 Make ahead and storage tips
    • ❓ FAQ
    • 💜 More recipes you'll love
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

    🧄 Ingredient notes

    ingredients on counter for basic overnight oat recipe, including: rolled oats, non dairy milk, ground flaxsed, non dairy yogurt and maple syrup
    • Strawberries - fresh strawberries are sweet, tart, full of antioxidants and low in calories. They are delicious and healthy topping or mix-in for overnight oats.
    • Old-fashioned rolled oats - do not use quick oats for this recipe, they turn out mushy. Don't use steel cut, they don't get soft enough to enjoy with this method. You want old-fashioned rolled oatmeal for this method of cooking oats.
    • Plant-based milk - any vegan milk you enjoy should work here, like almond milk (pictured), soy milk, oat milk (for that double oat flavor!), coconut milk, cashew milk and rice milk. You can use unsweetened or sweetened original varieties, if you like. Vanilla milk works great, too. If using a sweetened milk, you may want to reduce or omit the added sweetener.
    • Maple syrup - adds a slight maple flavor, along with unrefined sweetness. Adjust the amount of maple syrup up or down, based on your preferred sweetness. Omit, if you desire.
    • Ground flax - adds health benefits of added fiber, along with omega-3. Flaxseed also thickens the oatmeal slightly.
    • Plant-based yogurt - amps up the creaminess and protein. I used Forager unsweetened vanilla cashew yogurt here. Vegan yogurts made from cashew, soy, coconut, almond and oat will all work here. If using a sweetened yogurt, you may want to reduce or even omit the added maple syrup.

    📋 Substitutions and variations

    Here are some suitable substitution options for the ingredients:

    • Strawberries - use frozen strawberries instead of fresh (add them the night before, so they can thaw overnight).
    • Plant-based milk - Use any plant-based milk you enjoy. Vanilla-flavored milk works especially well in this recipe.
    • Maple syrup - use another sweetener like sugar, brown sugar, date syrup, agave nectar or coconut sugar instead. Amp up the strawberry flavor by using strawberry jam, preserves or jelly instead of a plain sweetener. Or, omit the added sweetener altogether.
    • Flax - use chia seeds instead of ground flaxseed. Or, omit them (it will be less thick if you omit one of these options).
    • Nut-free - make this nut-free by using a nut-free plant milk, such as soy milk, rice milk or oat milk.
    • WFPBNO - make this whole food plant based no oil by using plant-based milk and yogurt with no added oil or refined sugar.
    • SOS-free - make this salt-, sugar- and oil-free by using a plant-based milk and yogurt with no added salt, sugar or oil. Omit the maple syrup, if desired.

    Here are some variation ideas for these strawberry overnight oats:

    • Strawberry Kiwi - add diced fresh kiwi with the strawberry
    • Strawberry Banana - add sliced banana with the strawberry
    • Strawberries and Cream - top with extra vanilla yogurt for your cream layer
    • Three Berry - add fresh or frozen mixed berries of strawberry, blueberry and raspberry
    • Four Berry - add fresh or frozen mixed berries of strawberry, blueberry, raspberry and blackberry

    🔪 Instructions

    Step by step instructions for how to make strawberry overnight oats.

    Step 1.1 add oats to jar

    Add rolled oats to a pint-size mason jar or container that holds at least 2 cups.

    Step 2 add plant-based milk

    Pour in plant-based milk.

    Step 3 add maple syrup or sweetener

    Add maple syrup (or other preferred sweetener) to jar.

    Step 4.1 add ground flax or chia seeds

    Add ground flaxseed (or chia seeds) to jar.

    Step 5 add yogurt

    Add plant-based yogurt to jar.

    All ingredients added to jar

    It will look like this when you've added all your ingredients.

    Step 6.1 shake shake shake to combine -

    Screw on your lid and then shake it all up! Or, use a spoon to mix all the ingredients together. Place jar in refrigerator overnight or at least 2 hours. After mixing the oats, you can add your diced strawberries now, or do it when you eat them.

    glass with overnight oats and fresh strawberries

    When you're ready to eat them, pull it out of the fridge and eat cold or warm up in microwave for 30-60 seconds. Add your diced fresh strawberries now, if you didn't add them before.

    ⭐️ Expert tips

    • If you want to make your overnight oats look pretty, mix them up in a separate container. Then, once mixed, spoon into a jar, glass or bowl and carefully add other toppings to create clean layers. Then, refrigerate. Or, create layers just before eating or serving.
    • Use a canning funnel to add ingredients to jars without making a mess

    🍳 Equipment

    • a container to hold your overnight oats
    • measuring spoons and cups
    • paring knife for dicing the strawberries

    What is the best container or jar for overnight oats?

    Wide Mouth Mason Jar - Pint Size - why?

    • Perfect size - This jar holds 16 ounces or 2 cups, which gives you plenty of room to make your oats, as well as plenty of room for any toppings you want to add.
    • Less mess when filling - The wide mouth opening makes it easier to pour in your measured ingredients without spilling them everywhere.
    • Easy to eat out of

    You can buy these types of jars at Walmart and some well-stocked grocery stores for about $12 for 12 jars with lids. You can also buy the wide mouth mason jars online at Amazon, but they are more expensive there.

    Tip: The best container for a double serving of overnight oats is a wide mouth mason jar in quart size. This will hold 1 cup dry oats + liquid and any toppings you want. This is great for serving those who need or want a larger breakfast.

    🥡 Make ahead and storage tips

    Overnight oats are perfect for meal prep and batch cooking. Make them Sunday night to have breakfast ready to go all week long. Store overnight oats in the refrigerator, combined, for up to 5 days.

    For best texture and flavor, mix your strawberries in the day of or eat them within 3 days. If you add your strawberries on top the day you eat them, the plain oats are good for 5 days.

    This recipe does not stand up well to freezing.

    ❓ FAQ

    Can you use frozen strawberries in overnight oats?

    Yes! Add frozen strawberries to overnight oats the night before and it will thaw overnight.

    How many calories in strawberry overnight oats?

    For one serving of strawberry overnight oats using 1 cup of diced strawberries, ½ cup rolled oats, ½ cup plant-based milk, 2 tablespoons yogurt, 1 teaspoon flaxseed and 2 teaspoons maple syrup, the calories are 285. So, you could have a generous double serving of these oats and your breakfast would still be under 575 calories.

    Can you make strawberry overnight oats without milk?

    Yes! Instead of milk, you can use water or steeped tea for your liquid. The result will be less creamy.

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    📖 Recipe

    glass with overnight oats and fresh strawberries

    Strawberry Overnight Oats (vegan)

    Abi Cowell
    Strawberry overnight oats are a delicious, fast, nutritious and filling breakfast. These low calorie overnight oats are vegan, dairy-free and great for weight loss. Fresh strawberries are tart, sweet and perfect with the creamy oats.
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    Estimated Cost: $1
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Soaking time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine Plant Based
    Servings 1
    Calories 285 kcal

    Equipment

    • Glass jar, pint-sized or bowl, container with cover
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
    • ½ cup plant-based milk almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, etc.
    • 2 tablespoons plant-based yogurt cashew yogurt, soy yogurt, coconut yogurt, etc.
    • 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed or chia seeds
    • 2 teaspoons maple syrup or other sweetener (sugar, brown sugar, agave nectar, coconut sugar, date syrup)
    • 1 cup fresh strawberries diced

    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients to a glass jar, bowl or container that will hold at least 12 and up to 16 ounces (this allows space for the oats and any toppings you add later). Stir everything together.
      ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats, ½ cup plant-based milk, 2 tablespoons plant-based yogurt, 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed, 2 teaspoons maple syrup
    • Add diced strawberry to jar now or when you are ready to eat it.
      1 cup fresh strawberries
    • Place a lid or cover on the container. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
    • Eat cold or microwave for 30-60 seconds to warm up. Prepared overnight oats will stay good stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If you mix the strawberries in with the oats, they are best eaten within 3 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1portionCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 172mgPotassium: 415mgFiber: 8gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 89mgCalcium: 253mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword overnight oats for weight loss, strawberry overnight oats, vegan overnight oats
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    About Abi Cowell

    Hey y'all! I’m the plant-based food blogger, recipe developer, photographer and cooking class instructor behind Very Veganish. Join me as we explore and taste incredible plant-based food, with cultural influences from around the world. You’ll find healthy comfort food vegan recipes and inspiration here. When I'm not cooking, you'll find me homeschooling my two boys, volunteering and trying to survive the Texas summers with copious glasses of iced tea.

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