Strawberry Overnight Oat Jars
It's strawberry season here in the UK, which is the perfect excuse to make these Strawberry Overnight Oat Jars. I've been in such a breakfast rut lately, but these jars have had me hopping out of bed for breakfast the past few days! Also, my toddler loves them too. Layered up with yoghurt and a delicious strawberry chia jam, these are going to be your new breakfast staple.
Ingredients
For the overnight oats:
- 1 cup oats I like to use Linwoods Energy Strawberry Overnight Oats for extra strawberry flavour and goodness - linked above
- 1 cup milk of choice such as oat or soya milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
- 1-2 tsp maple or agave syrup (optional - to sweeten)
- 1 pinch salt
For the strawberry chia jam:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries ends removed and chopped in half
- 1-2 tsp maple or agave syrup (optional - to sweeten)
- 2 tbsp whole chia seeds
For serving
- 1 cup yoghurt of choice I used Alpro Soya Yoghurt
- 5-6 fresh strawberries, diced for topping
- Toasted coconut flakes for topping
- Maple or agave syrup
Instructions
- Make the overnight oats by adding all the ingredients to a medium bowl, stirring well and then covering and leaving to soak in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.
- Make the chia jam by adding the strawberries and sweetener (if using) to a saucepan over a medium heat. When they start to soften and the juices start to release, mash the strawberries down with the back of a fork. Simmer for 5-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the chia seeds - let the mixture gel up and thicken.
- Layer up the jars with the overnight oats, chia jam and yoghurt, topping with the fresh strawberries. Enjoy!