Strawberry Shortcake
Light, refreshing, and feels like summer regardless of the season. The combination of fresh strawberries with yogurt and crunchy granola creates multiple textures. Perfect for hot weather, post-workout recovery, or when you want something that feels indulgent but won't weigh you down.
- Time
- 365 min
- Method
- Layer
- Serves
- 1
- Energy
- 565 kcal
- Protein
- 24 g
Ingredients
- Base: 60 g (⅔ cup) rolled oats
- Base: 150 ml (⅔ cup) milk
- Base: 1½ tsp (7 g) chia seeds
- Base: 5 g almonds (about 4), chopped
- Base: 2 tbsp (30 ml) water
- Fresh strawberries
- Yogurt
- Granola
Toppings
Fresh strawberries, yogurt, granola
Method
- Step 1: Layer fresh strawberry slices generously over your DIY Oats base.
- Step 2: Add a thick layer of Greek yogurt on top of the strawberries.
- Step 3: Finish with crunchy granola for that shortcake texture.
- Step 4: The strawberries will soften and release their juices overnight, naturally sweetening everything.
- Step 5: Add the granola just before eating to keep it crispy.
Notes from the Department
- Light dessert
Nutrition
565 cal | 24g protein | 13g fiber
1130 cal | 48g protein | 26g fiber
Estimates. Not medical advice.
Why it works
Shortcake is three things: fruit, cream and something crumbly. Here, fresh strawberries are the fruit and they soften overnight, releasing juice that sweetens the oats underneath. A thick layer of Greek yogurt plays the cream, with a tang that keeps it from tasting sugary. Granola plays the shortcake itself and goes on at the last minute, so it stays crisp. Three layers, three textures.
Make it yours
Macerate the strawberries first: slice them, add a tiny bit of honey, and leave them ten minutes until they go glossy and juicy. A drop of vanilla in the yogurt makes it taste more like whipped cream. Crumbled eggless biscuits can stand in for granola if you want a closer shortcake match. If you have no DIY Oats jar, soak rolled oats, milk, chia seeds and a few almonds overnight and layer on top.
Serving ideas
Build it in a glass so you can see the layers. It is the rare breakfast that looks better than it sounds.
Storage
Keeps a day in the fridge. Store the granola separately until you eat.
Questions people ask
- How do I make overnight oats taste like strawberry shortcake?
- Layer fresh strawberries, thick yogurt and a crunchy topping like granola. A little vanilla in the yogurt brings it closer to whipped cream.
- Can I use frozen strawberries?
- Yes, though they release more juice and go softer. Thaw them in the jar overnight and they will sweeten the oats more.
- How many calories are in strawberry shortcake overnight oats?
- About 565 calories per serving, with 24g protein and 13g fibre.
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