Strawberry Chocolate Chunk Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats layered with fresh strawberries and chocolate chunks for a chilled, luscious treat.

# 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 fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup

→ Chocolate Components

11 - 1/4 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips

→ Garnish

12 - 2 whole fresh strawberries, halved
13 - 1 tablespoon chopped almonds or pistachios
14 - Extra dark chocolate shavings

# Method:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all components are well incorporated and no dry oats remain.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine diced fresh strawberries with lemon juice and maple syrup. Toss gently to coat berries evenly and allow juices to release.
03 - Fold dark chocolate chunks into the oat mixture, distributing them evenly throughout.
04 - Divide half of the oat mixture equally between two clean 12 to 16 ounce jars with tight-fitting lids.
05 - Top each jar with half of the macerated strawberry mixture, distributing evenly across the oat base.
06 - Repeat the layering process with remaining oat mixture and strawberry mixture, creating distinct alternating layers.
07 - Seal jars with lids and place in refrigerator for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight to allow oats to hydrate, soften, and flavors to fully develop.
08 - Remove jars from refrigerator and top with halved strawberries, chopped nuts, and additional chocolate shavings before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes genuinely indulgent, like you're eating a chocolate-strawberry parfait, but it's actually wholesome enough to eat without any guilt.
  • Everything gets assembled in about ten minutes, then your future self gets to enjoy it without any morning fuss.
  • The texture is creamy and slightly chewy all at once, with little pockets of chocolate that surprise you with every spoonful.
02 -
  • The chocolate chunks won't fully soften, and that's exactly the point, they stay as little pockets of texture that make each spoonful interesting.
  • If you forget to seal the jars and the oats dry out on top, just stir in a splash more milk in the morning and it comes right back to life.
03 -
  • If you want something richer, add a spoonful of nut butter between the layers before you seal it, the oil will create an even creamier base.
  • Use high quality chocolate because it's one of the few prominent flavors, and good chocolate makes the whole thing taste like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
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