Ingredients
Here are some of the highlighted ingredients in this strawberry overnight oats recipe. The complete list of ingredients, and their measurements, is in the recipe card below. The result is a thicker, more dense breakfast meal than stovetop oats, similar in consistency to porridge. It is easy to add different toppings and flavors to keep this breakfast or snack interesting to your whole family. Perhaps the best part, cold overnight oats couldn’t be easier to make since the soaking does all of the work. This makes for flavorful and filling breakfasts on repeat, without the stress of scrambling to make something while getting everyone out the door. For fruity overnight oats, make this strawberry overnight oats and my Banana Overnight Oats. And if you have leftover quinoa you are looking to use or are looking to switch up your breakfast routine, try these Overnight Quinoa Oats.
Oats: Rolled oats work best, but quick oats would provide a creamier texture if that is what you want for your baby. Steel-cut oats would also work, but the process will look a bit different. Milk: Full-fat cow’s milk or non-dairy milk works best in this recipe. There are so many options out there, like oat milk or soy milk, and any of them would be good in this recipe. Plain Greek yogurt: Adds protein and creates a thicker texture, perfect for babies starting solids. You can use a non-dairy yogurt as well. Chia seeds: These are optional, but I recommend including them in this recipe. They boost nutrition and give the oats a thicker, pudding-like texture, making it easier for babies to grab or stick to a spoon. Strawberries: Frozen or fresh strawberries would work in this recipe depending on what you have access to.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Serving Suggestions
Baby
Overnight oats are a great way to introduce a new texture to your baby, particularly if you have been doing purees. If you are nervous about adding texture to your baby’s food, you can use quick oats instead of rolled oats, which will give this recipe an even smoother consistency. Here are a few favorite toppings to get you started:
Nuts and seeds that are ground or finely chopped Peanut butter or other nut butter Other fresh fruits – like ripe banana or mango Granola – try this homemade no added sugar granola
Add any hard toppings, like fresh vegetables (grated carrots would be great!) or crunchy fruits, to your oats when you first mix everything together. That way, the toppings soak and soften too. Remember that messy eating is an important part of babies learning to feed themselves.
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Did you make this recipe? Leave a rating below and let me know how you liked the recipe! Your feedback means so much to me! If choosing the latter, I recommend storing in small containers or these overnight oats jars. For babies, these glass jars are wonderful. They’re so versatile and because you can stack them they don’t take up too much space in the fridge.
