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Strawberry Protein Overnight Oats with Greek Yogurt

These Strawberry Protein Overnight Oats are the easiest breakfast prep ever! You need just 5 minutes to mix everything together and the fridge does all the magic. Each serving has 33g of protein!

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Strawberry protein overnight oats in jars topped with strawberry slices.
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About This Recipe
Why You’ll Love These Strawberry Protein Overnight Oats
Ingredients and Substitutions
How To Make
Are Strawberry Protein Overnight Oats Healthy?
Best Containers For Overnight Oats
FAQ: Strawberry Protein Overnight Oats
More Healthy Oat Recipes To Try
Strawberry Protein Overnight Oats with Greek Yogurt (High Protein)
MyFitnessPal Entry
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About This Recipe

Need something quick and easy to grab for breakfast in the morning? These Strawberry Protein Overnight Oats are the perfect option, especially if you’re not a fan of meal prep!

They quite literally may be one of the easiest breakfasts to prep, ever. You just mix everything together and let the fridge work its magic. No excuses to miss breakfast with a recipe this easy! 😉

If cold oats sound weird to you, don’t be intimidated. I’d highly recommend trying! My initial reaction was that they sounded weird too, but dang, I really do love them!!!

They are so sweet, creamy, and delicious. And the good news is this recipe makes one serving, so you can make one to try before deciding if you want more. And can you prep as many as you like to make your life easier during the week!

Looking for more easy and delcious oatmeal recipes? Try my Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats, Spiced Pear Vanilla Cauliflower Oatmeal Bake, or Baked Zucchini Oatmeal with Nutella Spread.

Overhead view of strawberry overnight oats in a mason jar with some strawberry jam swirled in.

Why You’ll Love These Strawberry Protein Overnight Oats

  • Whip them up in just 5 minutes!
  • Packed with protein and fiber to keep you feeling full and satisfied all morning long.
  • Great option for pre- or post-workout because it is packed with everything for ultimate muscle synthesis and recovery.
  • Overnight oats are easier to digest than raw or cooked oats.
  • They are the PERFECT grab-and-go breakfast!

Ingredients and Substitutions

Ingredients for strawberry protein overnight oats.
  • Yogurt – I used plain, non-fat Greek yogurt. You could sub with dairy free Greek yogurt or thick coconut yogurt to make this recipe vegan and/or dairy free.
  • Protein powder – Use any flavor you prefer! For this strawberry version, I like Cake Pop or Vanilla. (Use my code Laurenfitfoodie to save!) Vanilla is a classic flavor that would go with anything. You could also do unflavored collagen or unflavored protein powder but I love the flavor the protein powder brings!
  • Milk – I used unsweetened almond milk, but you can use any milk of your choice. Coconut, almond, oat, dairy milk, hemp milk all works. Use your favorite!
  • Oats – I use old fashioned oats. But you could use quick oats or steel cut oats too. Just note they are going to produce slightly different textures!
  • Extracts – I use vanilla and strawberry extract for the strawberry version. But feel free to get creative here! Almond, coconut, hazelnut, chocolate, french vanilla would all be amazing!
  • Liquid Stevia – I use Natrisweet. The liquid sweetener spreads arounds the oats better than the granulated! Highly recommend for best sweeter oats. (Even if you don’t love super sweet, adding a few drops of this works wonders!) But you can also use honey, maple syrup or any favorite sweetener here.
  • Fruit – for topping! We’ll use strawberries in this recipe but any fruit would be delicious here.
  • Strawberry preserves – For a fun addition of flavor! I used reduced sugar strawberry preserves.

How To Make

  1. To a mason jar, meal prep container or bowl, add all the ingredients (except the strawberries and strawberry preserves) and mix very well until combined. 
  2. Next, add the strawberries and strawberry preserves and give it a good stir without over mixing. I would stir 2-3 times.
  3. Cover with a lid or saran wrap and place in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours. For best, creamiest results, let sit for at least 8 hours. 
Strawberry protein overnight oats in jars topped with strawberry slices.

Are Strawberry Protein Overnight Oats Healthy?

Most definitely, yes! I could write a whole blog post including all the reason overnight oats (especially protein overnight oats) are healthy, but this post is more to give an overview. (If you want to read more on the health benefits of overnight oats, I recommend reading Amazing Benefits of Overnight Oats, According to Science.

But for an overview, oats are packed with fiber, making them great for digestion, heart health and cholesterol. As mentioned above, overnight oats are even greater for digestion and those with gluten sensitives. This is because the soaking breaks down the starches that allow you to digest the oats easier.

This particular overnight oats recipe also has other ingredients like fruit, Greek yogurt, and protein powder that all add their own benefits. The Greek yogurt and protein powder offer a great source of protein and the fruit offers many vitamins and nutrients.

Best Containers For Overnight Oats

As far as containers for overnight oats go, I always try to make sure the containers have these key components:

  1. Wide opening – so you can more easily get to the oats without having to dig or make a mess with your spoon.
  2. Leak-proof lid – overnight oats are liquidly, so you’re gonna want a container that prevents leakage, especially if taking your oats on the go.
  3. Glass container – I always opt for glass over plastic because they are better for the environment and. Also glass is non-toxic, so it’s free from potentially harmful chemicals and generally not associated with a negative impact to your health like plastic containers are.
  4. Freezer friendly – in case you want to freeze your oats.
  5. Microwave friendly – if you plan to microwave your oats that is!

My Favorite Overnight Oat Containers

  • Glass Regular Mouth Mason Jars, 16 oz Clear Glass Jars with Silver Metal Lids
  • Wide Mouth Glass Jars with Lid & Seal Bands, 16 oz – 6-Pack Quilted
  • Ello 3 Cup Glass Meal Prep Bowl Food Storage Container
  • Williams Sonoma Breakfast Overnight Oats Jar with Lid
Strawberry overnight oats in a mason jar with a spoon topped with strawberry slices.

FAQ: Strawberry Protein Overnight Oats

Can you use any milk for overnight oats?

I have found all milk variation to work great for overnight oats. Almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, dairy milk, hemp milk, use whichever milk you desire!

Can you heat up overnight oats?

I think they taste best chilled, but you definitely can heat them up! And this way you are still getting all the benefits (including better digestion) from soaking the oats. Just microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until heated to desired temperature. If the oats are starting to get thick you can add more water or milk as needed to reach your preferred consistency.

How long do overnight oats last?

Stored in an airtight container, overnight oats stay fresh in the fridge for 4-5 days.

Can I use quick or steel cut oats?

I prefer the old fashioned best! But yes, all oat types work and produce slightly different textures! If you are using steel cut oats, reduce the amount by half.

More Healthy Oat Recipes To Try

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High Protein Pumpkin Overnight Oats

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Strawberry overnight oats in a mason jar and sliced strawberries in and around jars.
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Strawberry Protein Overnight Oats with Greek Yogurt (High Protein)

? Gluten-Free ? High Protein ? Macro-friendly ? Vegan ? Vegetarian
These Strawberry Protein Overnight Oats are the easiest breakfast prep ever! You need just 5 minutes to mix everything together and the fridge does all the magic. Each serving has 33g of protein!
Yield: 1
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Additional Time: 2 hours hrs
Total: 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Calories: 317kcal
Protein: 32.8g
Fat: 4.7g
Carbs: 35.4g

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (120g)
  • 1/3 cup milk of choice (80g), + more as needed, I used almond milk
  • 1/3 cup old fashioned oats (30g)
  • 2 Tbsp vanilla protein powder (15g)
  • 1 tsp chia seeds optional
  • 1/2 tsp liquid stevia or honey/sweetener of choice to taste
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract optional
  • 1/2 tsp strawberry extract optional
  • 1/4 cup finely diced strawberries
  • 1 Tbsp strawberry preserves (17g) I used reduced suagr

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Instructions

  • To a mason jar, meal prep container or bowl, add all the ingredients (except the strawberries and strawberry preserves) and mix very well until combined.
  • Add the strawberries and strawberry preserves and give it a good stir 2-3 times without overly mixing.
  • Cover with a lid or saran wrap and place in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours. For best, creamist results, let sit for at least 8 hours.

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Notes

Prep multiple jars at a time as desired. Overnight oats stay fresh in the fridge for 4-5 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1jar, Calories: 317kcal (16%), Carbohydrates: 35.4g (12%), Protein: 32.8g (66%), Fat: 4.7g (7%), Saturated Fat: 0.4g (3%), Fiber: 4.4g (18%), Sugar: 12.4g (14%)

Nutrition is hand-calculated and accurate. No autocalulations! However, note that values can vary based on the brands you use and if you substitute ingredients.

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Lauren lives with her husband, Simon and two dogs, Finley and Cookie, in the Carolina’s. She has college degrees in Nursing and Exercise Science, is a NASM certified trainer and spent many years as a macro coach before transitioning to full time blogging. She loves staying active, being creative and recreating her favorite comfort food dishes into healthier, lightened up versions. Desserts are her speciality!

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