How long do the oats have to soak?

Let them soak at least 4 hours to make sure they're nice and thick and creamy.

What's the max amount of time you can leave them in the fridge before eating?

I've prepped these up to two days in advance and found that it worked just fine (made on Sunday afternoon, eaten Tuesday morning). After that they may start to dry out a bit.

Can I use steel cut oats?

I wouldn't recommend it. Steel cut oats have a much tougher exterior which doesn't lend well to this specific recipe. Use old fashioned roll oats for the best outcome.

Strawberry Overnight Oats with Coconut Milk

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Strawberry overnight oats with coconut milk are a time-saving breakfast that satisfies for hours. This flavor combination is fresh and deliciously creamy.

Author: Leanne Ray, MS, RDN
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 8 hours
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Breakfast
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
15 oz can light coconut milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup (divided)
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla paste (or extract)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups finely chopped strawberries
1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes (unsweetened)

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Instructions

Add oats, coconut milk, half the maple syrup, chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla paste and salt to a medium bowl. Whisk well to combine.
In a separate dish, mash the strawberries with the remaining tablespoon of maple syrup.
Layer oat mixture and mashed strawberries in four separate jars or airtight containers. Cover and refrigerate.
Top with coconut just before serving.

Equipment

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Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 jar
Calories: 290 calories
Fat: 15 grams
Carbohydrates: 37 grams
Fiber: 7 grams
Protein: 5 grams

Find it online: https://healthyishappetite.com/strawberry-coconut-overnight-oats/