Strawberry Vanilla Protein Oats (Print Version)

Creamy oats combined with fresh strawberries, vanilla, protein, and chia seeds for a filling morning boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats & Seeds

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds

→ Protein & Dairy

03 - 1 cup unsweetened milk, dairy or plant-based
04 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
05 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, approximately 30 grams

→ Fruits

06 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped

→ Sweetener & Flavor

07 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine oats, chia seeds, protein powder, and salt.
02 - Add milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until fully combined.
03 - Gently fold in half of the strawberries into the mixture.
04 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or containers. Top each with remaining strawberries.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid.
06 - In the morning, stir well. Add a splash of milk if a thinner consistency is desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You literally just stir and forget, which means breakfast handles itself while you sleep.
  • The protein keeps you full for hours, so you won't be hunting for a snack by mid-morning.
  • It tastes like a treat but actually delivers real nutrition, a rare combination worth celebrating.
02 -
  • Measuring the liquid is crucial—too little and you'll have grainy, dry oats; too much and you get soup, so trust the amounts given.
  • Stir the jar one more time right before eating because the chia seeds settle and make the bottom thicker than the top, evening it out matters.
03 -
  • If your protein powder is the kind that gets clumpy, dissolve it in a tablespoon of milk first before adding to the bowl—this small step prevents grittiness that can ruin the whole experience.
  • The jar itself matters more than you'd think; glass lets you see exactly how thick it's become overnight and feels nicer to eat from than plastic, which also stains from strawberries.
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