Strawberry Chia Granola Oats

# What You Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats

02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based

03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt

04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds

05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Fruit

07 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

→ Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup granola

09 - Additional fresh strawberries, sliced, optional

# How to Cook:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl or mason jar, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until fully incorporated.

02 - Gently fold the sliced strawberries into the oat mixture, distributing them evenly throughout.

03 - Cover the bowl or jar with a lid and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, allowing the oats and chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid and achieve a creamy consistency.

04 - In the morning, stir the overnight oats thoroughly. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired consistency.

05 - Divide the overnight oats evenly between two bowls or serving jars.

06 - Top each serving with granola and additional fresh strawberries if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

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Zero morning cooking means you can actually enjoy your breakfast instead of scarfing it down while checking your phone.
The overnight sitting makes everything taste like it's been lovingly prepared, even though you were basically asleep.
Fresh strawberries and crunchy granola create this perfect textural contrast that keeps things interesting with every spoonful.

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The texture changes dramatically depending on how much milk you use—I learned this the hard way by making a batch that turned into oat concrete, so add milk gradually and taste as you go.
Don't skip the vanilla extract even though it seems like a small thing; it's the secret ingredient that makes people ask what that delicious flavor is hiding in there.

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