A bright mix of strawberries, lemon zest, and poppy seeds blended into creamy, chilled oats.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or plant-based alternative
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Strawberry Lemonade Mix
08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
09 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
11 - 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
→ Toppings
12 - Sliced fresh strawberries
13 - Additional lemon zest
14 - Extra poppy seeds
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl or large jar, combine the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until well blended.
02 - In a separate small bowl, mash half of the diced strawberries with the freshly squeezed lemon juice and lemon zest until juicy while maintaining some texture chunks.
03 - Fold the mashed strawberry mixture, remaining diced strawberries, and poppy seeds into the oat base. Stir until fully incorporated.
04 - Cover the bowl or seal the jar with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight to allow oats to soften and flavors to fully develop.
05 - In the morning, stir the oat mixture well. Add an additional splash of milk if a thinner consistency is preferred.
06 - Divide the overnight oats between two bowls or jars. Top with additional strawberry slices, lemon zest, and poppy seeds as desired. Serve chilled.
