Strawberry Overnight Oats (Easy, Healthy Vegan Breakfast)
These blended strawberry overnight oats are a creamy, dessert-like vegan breakfast made with simple, wholesome ingredients. Naturally sweet, high in fiber, and packed with plant-based protein, they’re an easy make-ahead breakfast that’s perfect for busy mornings!
Why You’ll Love These Easy Vegan Strawberry Overnight Oats 💕
- Quick & easy: Just 5 minutes of prep—no cooking required!
- Healthy & filling: High in protein, fiber, and omega-3s to give you steady energy.
- Meal-prep friendly: One batch gives you healthy breakfasts for several days.
Ingredients You’ll Need 🛒
- Old-fashioned (rolled) oats: High in fiber for lasting energy. Quick oats also work; steel-cut oats do not.
- Fresh strawberries: Add sweetness, antioxidants, and vitamin C. Measure them whole before dicing.
- Unsweetened soy milk: Adds creaminess and protein. Other unsweetened plant milks work too.
- Unsweetened plain vegan yogurt: For richness, creaminess, probiotics, and extra protein. I used Forager Organic Unsweetened Plain Cashew & Coconut Yogurt Alternative.
- Chia seeds: The magic ingredient that gives overnight oats their pudding-like consistency. Chia seeds also add omega-3s and plant-based protein, helping you feel full and energized.
- Ground flaxseed: A subtle, nutritious boost for fiber and heart health (optional but recommended).
- Maple syrup: Start with 1½ tablespoons and adjust to taste. Just keep in mind that the fresh strawberry topping will add sweetness later.
- Vanilla extract: Adds warmth and enhances flavor.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Blended Strawberry Overnight Oats (Step by Step) 🍓
Step 1: Add the oats, 1 cup of strawberries, soy milk, yogurt, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, 1½ tablespoons of maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender.
Step 2: Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and add more maple syrup if desired.
Step 3: Pour the mixture into a large container or individual serving containers. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6 hours).
Step 4: In the morning, top individual servings with crushed graham crackers and fresh strawberries. Enjoy chilled.
Variations & Substitutions 🔄
- Change the milk: Replace soy milk with unsweetened almond milk, oat milk, or cashew milk.
- Add protein: Blend in a scoop of your favorite vanilla vegan protein powder.
- Yogurt-free: Omit the yogurt and add a splash more plant milk.
- Strawberry banana: Add ½ a ripe banana for extra sweetness, creaminess, and banana flavor.
- Gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oats.
Equipment 🥄
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- High-speed blender
- Large container with lid or individual serving containers with lids
Storage ❄️
Store strawberry overnight oats (without toppings) in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. Top just before serving and enjoy chilled.
Pro Tip for the Best Overnight Oats ✨
For the best texture, wait to add the fresh fruit and crushed graham crackers until just before serving.
FAQ ❓
Yes! They are high in fiber, plant-based protein, and nutrients, making them a balanced and satisfying vegan breakfast.
Absolutely! Just leave out the yogurt and add an extra splash of plant milk before blending.
No, blending is not necessary. Blended overnight oats have a smoother, more pudding-like texture. Unblended oats will taste the same but have a chewier, heartier texture.
Yes, frozen strawberries work in this recipe. Thaw and drain them before blending for the best texture.
Strawberry Overnight Oats
Equipment
- measuring cups and spoons
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- high-speed blender
- large container with lid or individual serving containers with lids
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned (rolled) oats
- 1 heaping cup fresh strawberries stems removed, diced
- 1 cup unsweetened soy milk or other unsweetened plant milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened plain vegan yogurt (I used Forager Organic Unsweetened Plain Cashew & Coconut Yogurt Alternative)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1½ to 2 tablespoons maple syrup to taste
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Toppings
- graham crackers crushed
- fresh strawberries diced
Instructions
- Add the oats, 1 cup of strawberries, soy milk, yogurt, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, 1½ tablespoons of maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and add more maple syrup if desired.
- Pour the mixture into a large container or individual serving containers. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6 hours).
- In the morning, top individual servings with crushed graham crackers and fresh strawberries. Enjoy chilled.
Notes
- Store toppings separately and add just before serving.
- Strawberry overnight oats will keep in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.
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