Strawberry Protein Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats with juicy strawberries and protein, ready after overnight chilling for an easy, nutritious start.

# 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
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 lemon juice

→ Toppings

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

# Method:

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.
03 - Divide half of the oat mixture evenly among four mason jars or airtight containers.
04 - Top with half the strawberries, then layer the remaining oat mixture, followed by the remaining strawberries.
05 - Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight, at least 6 hours, to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
06 - In the morning, stir gently and top with sliced almonds and extra strawberries if desired. Enjoy cold or warm to room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking involved means you can make this while half-asleep or multitasking through dinner prep.
  • The protein powder keeps you satisfied for hours, no mid-morning hunger crash.
  • Fresh strawberries taste so bright against the creamy oats that it feels like a treat, not a health obligation.
  • Mason jars double as your breakfast container, so there's literally one less dish to wash.
02 -
  • Don't skip the chia seeds or use less than called for; they're not optional thickeners but essential to the texture—without them you'll have a thin, soupy breakfast.
  • The first time I made these, I packed them so tight in the jars that nothing could soften properly; leave about an inch of space at the top for expansion and easier stirring.
03 -
  • Invest in good quality protein powder that actually tastes good; cheap brands will haunt every spoonful and make you resent the whole breakfast.
  • If your oats seem too thick in the morning, the chia seeds have done their job—just stir in a tablespoon of milk at a time until you reach the texture you want.
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