Strawberry Protein Overnight Oats

# 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

# Step-by-step Directions:

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 thoroughly until well blended.

02 - In a small bowl, toss diced strawberries with lemon juice to coat evenly.

03 - Divide half of the oat mixture evenly among four mason jars or airtight containers.

04 - Top with half the strawberry mixture, then layer the remaining oat mixture, followed by the remaining strawberries.

05 - Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight for at least 6 hours, allowing the oats to soften and flavors to meld.

06 - In the morning, stir gently and top with sliced almonds and extra strawberries if desired. Serve cold.

# Expert Advice:

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It actually tastes like dessert, so your brain doesn't register it as a responsible breakfast choice.
You can prep four days at once and genuinely forget you're eating something protein-packed and good for you.
No morning cooking means you can sleep those extra precious minutes instead of standing over a stove.

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Don't skip the salt—it sounds weird, but it's the difference between flat and actually flavorful, and I learned this the hard way by making a batch without it.
The texture changes throughout the week as the oats continue to soften, so if you prefer them less thick, stir in extra milk right before eating on days three and four.

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