Creamy oats layered with strawberries and vanilla yogurt, ideal for a refreshing, make-ahead breakfast.
# What You Need:
→ Oats Mixture
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
04 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt
→ Strawberry Layer
07 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, optional
→ Yogurt Layer
10 - 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt or plant-based vanilla yogurt
→ Topping
11 - 2 tablespoons granola
12 - 2 fresh strawberries, sliced
13 - 1 tablespoon chopped almonds or pecans
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until well combined.
02 - In a separate small bowl, toss diced strawberries with fresh lemon juice and sugar if using. Allow to sit for several minutes.
03 - Cover both mixtures and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight to allow oats to soften and flavors to develop and meld.
04 - In the morning, stir the chilled oat mixture to loosen and reach desired consistency.
05 - In jars or serving bowls, alternate layers: half the oat mixture, then half the macerated strawberries, then half the yogurt. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
06 - Top each serving with granola, sliced fresh strawberries, and chopped nuts if desired.
07 - Serve chilled immediately.
