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Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats. Strawberry Compote Swirl.

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Creamy. Fruity. Feels like a treat but it is literally breakfast. These strawberry compote overnight oats are my go-to when I want something that feels special without doing any real work the morning of.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: No-cook
Calories: 421

Ingredients
  

Overnight Oats Base
  • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup milk of choice whole milk, oat milk, or almond milk
  • ¼ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk the secret to that creamy, rich finish
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons of Carmen's Strawberry Compote swirled in, recipe below
Topping
  • Extra fresh sliced strawberries
  • Dollop of Greek yogurt
  • Drizzle of condensed milk or honey
  • Granola for crunch optional, add right before eating
Strawberry Compote
  • Makes enough for 4 jars, make a double batch and thank yourself later
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons monk fruit sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional but so good

Method
 

  1. Make the compote first.
  2. Add strawberries, monk fruit sugar, and vanilla extract to a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries break down and the sauce thickens.
    1 cup frozen strawberries, 2 tablespoons monk fruit sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  3. Let it cool completely.
  4. Mix the oat base. In a jar or container, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, condensed milk, chia seeds, vanilla, and salt. Stir well until everything is combined.
    ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats, ½ cup milk of choice, ¼ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk, 1 teaspoon chia seeds, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, Pinch of salt
  5. Swirl in the compote. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of cooled strawberry compote to the jar. Use a spoon or knife to swirl it gently into the oat mixture — you want ribbons of compote throughout, not fully mixed in.
    3 to 4 tablespoons of Carmen's Strawberry Compote
  6. Refrigerate overnight. Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  7. Top and serve. In the morning, add fresh sliced strawberries, a dollop of Greek yogurt, and a small drizzle of condensed milk or honey. Add granola right before eating if you want a crunch.
    Extra fresh sliced strawberries, Dollop of Greek yogurt, Drizzle of condensed milk or honey, Granola for crunch

Notes

STORAGE

  • Fridge: Sealed jars up to 4 days. Do not freeze. The texture of the oats changes significantly and it won't be enjoyable.
  • Serve cold straight from the fridge. No reheating needed.
  • Store compote separately in an airtight container up to 1 week.

 

Top Tips

  • Let the compote cool before adding it. Warm compote will start cooking your oats slightly and change the texture. Give it 15 to 20 minutes to cool down or make it the night before.
  • Swirl, don't stir. You want pockets of jammy strawberry throughout the oats, not a uniformly pink jar. The swirl is also what makes it look gorgeous in photos.
  • Meal prep tip: make four jars at once. The base keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make one batch of compote for the whole week and you are done.

Nutrition

Calories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 48mgPotassium: 295mgFiber: 6gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 57IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 2mg

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