Strawberry Chocolate Chunk Oats (Printable Version)

Creamy oats layered with fresh strawberries and decadent chocolate chunks for a make-ahead treat.

# What You Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Strawberry Layer

08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup

→ Chocolate Chunks

11 - 1/4 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips

→ Garnish

12 - 2 whole strawberries, halved
13 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts such as almonds or pistachios
14 - Extra chocolate shavings

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
02 - In a separate bowl, toss diced strawberries with lemon juice and maple syrup. Set aside.
03 - Stir chocolate chunks into the oat mixture until evenly distributed.
04 - Divide half the oat mixture between two clean jars with lids.
05 - Add a layer of half the strawberry mixture to each jar.
06 - Repeat with remaining oats and strawberries, creating alternating layers.
07 - Seal jars and refrigerate for at least 8 hours overnight to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
08 - Before serving, top each jar with halved strawberries, chopped nuts, and chocolate shavings if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but slides perfectly into your morning routine without guilt.
  • All the assembly happens in ten minutes, then the fridge does the heavy lifting while you sleep.
  • The texture contrast between creamy oats, fresh berries, and snappy chocolate chunks never gets boring.
02 -
  • Don't skip the lemon juice on the strawberries; it's the difference between vibrant berry flavor and a dull, oxidized taste after sitting overnight.
  • If your jars feel too thick after chilling, add a splash more milk right before eating because overnight oats thicken considerably as the chia seeds absorb liquid.
03 -
  • Use high-quality dark chocolate because it's not buried under other flavors; every piece matters and good chocolate makes a noticeable difference in the final taste.
  • If you're serving these to people trying to eat more plant-based meals, use oat or coconut milk and coconut yogurt, and honestly, the result is often creamier than the dairy version.
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