Strawberry Vanilla Protein Oats (Printable Version)

Creamy oats with strawberries, vanilla, chia seeds, and protein for a wholesome morning boost.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

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 well until fully combined.
03 - Gently fold in half of the strawberries into the mixture.
04 - Divide the mixture between two jars or containers. Top with remaining strawberries.
05 - Cover and refrigerate overnight, at least 6 hours, 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 Advice:

01 -
  • No morning cooking means you actually eat breakfast instead of skipping it while rushing out the door.
  • Twenty-two grams of protein keeps you full until lunch without that sluggish, sugar-crashed feeling by 11 AM.
  • The texture is pure comfort—creamy oats with pops of fresh strawberry that taste like you planned something special.
02 -
  • The chia seeds will look weird and gelatinous in the jar—this is exactly what you want because they're creating creaminess, not ruining anything.
  • If you skip the salt, the whole thing tastes flatter than you'd expect; that tiny pinch is the secret that makes everything taste more like itself.
03 -
  • Make a whole batch on Sunday in individual jars and you'll have grab-and-go breakfasts for days, which is the whole point of this recipe.
  • If your oats seem too thick in the morning, don't panic—a splash of milk brings it back to perfect without dissolving everything into soup.
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