Fresh Strawberry Vanilla Protein Overnight Oats
A quick and easy healthy breakfast featuring creamy overnight oats with vanilla protein powder and fresh strawberries, perfect for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (45g) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup (75g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 3/4 cup (180ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup (60g) plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon (12g) chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup (45g) rolled oats and 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla protein powder. Stir to distribute evenly.
- Add 1 tablespoon (12g) chia seeds and a pinch of salt to the mixture.
- Pour in 3/4 cup (180ml) unsweetened almond milk and 1/4 cup (60g) plain Greek yogurt. Stir well until smooth with no clumps.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon (5ml) maple syrup (optional) and 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
- Wash, hull, and slice fresh strawberries. Fold half (about 1/4 cup) into the oat mixture.
- Transfer the mixture into a mason jar or airtight container, level the top, and seal tightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow oats to soak and chia seeds to thicken.
- In the morning, stir gently and top with remaining fresh strawberries. Add a splash of milk if too thick. Serve chilled.
Notes
Use rolled oats for best texture; avoid instant oats. Chia seeds are important for thickening. Use one scoop of protein powder to avoid chalkiness. Fresh strawberries preferred but frozen can be used if thawed. Adjust sweetness after soaking if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (about 1 servi
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 25
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