Strawberry Chocolate Overnight Oats

Ingredients

Strawberries, whole, IQF8.45 pounds
Oats, rolled, dry3.5 pounds
Cocoa powder3 ounces
Vanilla extract3 ounces
Yogurt, vanilla, low fat3.125 quarts
Milk, 1%110 ounces

Instructions

  1. Thaw strawberries in the refrigerator overnight.
  2. In a large bowl, mix oats and cocoa powder.
  3. In another large bowl or standing mixer, mix vanilla, yogurt, and milk.
  4. Add oats to yogurt mixture. Stir until combined.
  5. Let sit overnight in the refrigerator.
  6. CCP: Keep cold, below 41°F.
  7. To serve, portion ¼ cup of strawberries and liquid into the bottom of a 12-ounce cup. Top with 5.5 ounces of overnight oats and top with another ¼ cup of strawberries and liquid.
  8. Serve cold.
  9. CCP: keep cold, below 41°F.

Recipe Notes

1 serving: 5 ounces of chocolate oats and 1/2 cup strawberries

  • To keep the added sugar below 5 g per serving, make sure that the vanilla yogurt purchased is less than 5 g per serving.
  • If using sliced strawberries, for 50 servings 13.75 pounds is ½ cup fruit.
  • This can be assembled and held for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
  • To complete the meal to meet breakfast guidelines, serve with milk and a banana.
  • For any serving model (cafeteria, breakfast in the classroom or remote feeding): Assemble and hold cold, below 41°F.