Strawberry Chocolate Chunk Oats (Printer-friendly)

Creamy oats layered with fresh strawberries and chocolate chunks for a delicious make-ahead delight.

# What You’ll 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

# Directions:

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 distinct layers.
07 - Seal jars with lids and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or 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 Tips:

01 -
  • You get to eat something that tastes like a dessert but your body knows you're actually being smart about it.
  • Everything comes together in about 10 minutes, then you let time and cold do the heavy lifting while you sleep.
  • The layered look in the jar makes people think you spent way more effort than you actually did.
02 -
  • The chia seeds are doing invisible work that's absolutely essential, so don't skip them thinking they're optional because they're what makes this thick and spoonable instead of soupy.
  • If your jars aren't tall enough and your layers start looking more like a marble cake than distinct stripes, it honestly doesn't matter because it still tastes exactly the same.
  • Taste the oat mixture before you jar it because if it doesn't taste sweet enough raw, it definitely won't taste sweet enough cold.
03 -
  • Don't wait until morning to grab a jar because eating it straight from the fridge while it's still perfectly cold and you're not yet rushed is genuinely different than eating it in a car five minutes later.
  • If you're making these as a gift for someone, write the date on the lid so they know exactly how fresh it is and when they should eat it by.
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