Overnight Oats Strawberries Walnuts (Printable)

Creamy oats combined with fresh strawberries and candied walnuts for a wholesome start to your morning.

# What You Need:

→ Oat Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Strawberries

08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

→ Candied Walnuts

09 - 1/2 cup walnut halves
10 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
11 - 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
12 - Pinch of ground cinnamon
13 - Small pinch of sea salt

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl or mason jar, combine rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir thoroughly to blend all ingredients, cover with a lid or plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight for at least 6 hours.
02 - In a small skillet over medium heat, combine walnut halves, maple syrup, coconut oil, cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir constantly for 3 to 4 minutes until walnuts are evenly coated and fragrant. Transfer immediately to parchment paper and allow to cool and harden completely.
03 - In the morning, stir the chilled oat mixture to achieve desired consistency. Layer oats, fresh sliced strawberries, and candied walnuts into serving bowls or jars. Top with additional berries or a light drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
04 - Serve the assembled bowl chilled and consume immediately for optimal flavor and texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You literally just stir everything together at night and wake up to breakfast that tastes like you actually tried.
  • Those candied walnuts hit different when they're still warm and crunchy against the soft oats.
  • It's naturally sweet without feeling like dessert, which somehow makes it feel like cheating in the best way.
02 -
  • Don't skip the overnight chilling—those oats need time to absorb the liquid, or you'll end up with something crunchy and separated instead of creamy.
  • The candied walnuts are worth making even if you think you're too tired, because they're the reason this bowl feels special instead of just healthy.
03 -
  • Stir your overnight oats right before you add the fresh berries and walnuts—that extra step incorporates everything evenly and keeps the texture from feeling separated.
  • If you forget about your candied walnuts and they stick together, just break them apart with your fingers while they're still warm, and they'll stay individual pieces as they cool.
Return