Strawberry Protein Overnight Oats (Print Version)

Creamy oats blended with protein powder and strawberries for a nutritious, ready-to-eat morning meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 4 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 scoops vanilla protein powder (approximately 60 grams)
06 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Strawberries

09 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

→ Toppings

11 - 4 tablespoons sliced almonds
12 - Extra fresh strawberries for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, protein powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until well combined.
02 - In a small bowl, toss diced strawberries with lemon juice to enhance flavor and prevent browning.
03 - Divide half of the oat mixture evenly among four mason jars or airtight containers.
04 - Top the oat base with half the lemon-dressed strawberries.
05 - Layer the remaining oat mixture followed by the remaining strawberries.
06 - Cover containers tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight, allowing oats to soften and flavors to fully integrate.
07 - Gently stir mixture in the morning and top with sliced almonds and fresh strawberries. Consume cold.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It's genuinely grab-and-go in the morning, which means no excuses to skip breakfast even on the roughest days.
  • The protein keeps you satisfied way longer than regular oatmeal, so you're not hunting for snacks by mid-morning.
  • Those strawberry pockets taste like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
02 -
  • The chia seeds are non-negotiable for that creamy texture—without them, you'll have oats that taste more boring and soupy than satisfying.
  • Don't skip the lemon juice on the strawberries; I learned this when a batch turned an unappetizing grayish-brown, and now it's my secret weapon.
03 -
  • Don't be shy with the vanilla—it's doing the heavy lifting in terms of making this taste like something special rather than just healthy breakfast.
  • Stir your jars once in the evening before bed if you remember; it helps the liquid distribute evenly and prevents dry pockets of oats.
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