Fresh Strawberry Shortcake Protein Overnight Oats Parfait
A quick and easy protein-packed overnight oats parfait with fresh strawberries, cottage cheese, and vanilla protein powder, perfect for a healthy and delicious breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (45g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (120g) low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 3/4 cup (115g) fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup (60g) Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla (optional)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp (15g) chopped almonds or granola (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, and 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk. Stir well until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if mixture is too thick.
- Stir in 1 tsp fresh lemon zest and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon. Add 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup if desired for sweetness. Mix in 1/4 cup Greek yogurt if using.
- Rinse and dry 3/4 cup fresh strawberries, then slice into bite-sized pieces. Set aside a few slices for topping.
- In mason jars or containers, layer a few tablespoons of the oat mixture, then a layer of sliced strawberries, then oats again, repeating until jars are filled. Finish with strawberries and a sprinkle of chopped almonds or granola.
- Seal jars and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to let oats soften and flavors meld.
- Serve cold directly from the jar or let sit at room temperature for a few minutes. Optionally drizzle with honey or garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Notes
Whisk cottage cheese separately if lumpy before mixing. Use vanilla protein powder for best flavor. Avoid too much milk to prevent porridge texture. Layer strawberries between oats to prevent mushiness. Add crunchy toppings like granola just before serving to keep crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (about half th
- Calories: 320350
- Sugar: 810
- Sodium: 250300
- Fat: 68
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 2528
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