Strawberry Protein Overnight Oats (Printable)

Protein-packed oats with fresh strawberries, chia seeds, and vanilla—ready after chilling overnight.

# 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 well until thoroughly combined.
02 - In a small bowl, toss diced strawberries with lemon juice to enhance flavor and prevent oxidation.
03 - Divide half of the oat mixture evenly among four mason jars or airtight containers.
04 - Top oat mixture with half of the strawberry mixture, then layer the remaining oat mixture followed by remaining strawberries.
05 - Cover containers tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
06 - In the morning, stir gently and top with sliced almonds and fresh strawberries if desired. Consume cold directly from container.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You actually get to sleep in because breakfast is already waiting for you in a jar, no cooking required.
  • The protein hits different when it's mixed right into the base, keeping you satisfied way past mid-morning.
  • Strawberries soften into the oats overnight, releasing their juice and making every bite taste like the fruit is already part of the dish.
  • You can make four servings at once and stop thinking about breakfast for nearly a week.
02 -
  • If your oats are still too thick in the morning, a splash of milk stirred in will fix it better than adding liquid at the start and ending up with soup by day three.
  • The strawberries will release liquid overnight, and that's exactly what you want—it's basically a light strawberry syrup mixing into the oats, so don't drain them.
03 -
  • Use the lemon juice on your strawberries even if you think it sounds odd—it's the difference between berries that taste muted and berries that taste alive.
  • Buy your protein powder from somewhere with a good return policy because you'll go through it quickly once this becomes your regular breakfast, and you want to make sure the brand you choose doesn't upset your stomach.
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