Mix these strawberry overnight oats before bed so breakfast is waiting in the fridge. Greek yogurt adds protein and keeps them creamy, while strawberries give them some sweetness without protein powder.
Tips for strawberry overnight oats
Use rolled oats and plain nonfat Greek yogurt. Allow at least 8 hours in the fridge; extra milk or sweeteners change the nutrition estimate.
High Protein Strawberry Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats not steel-cut
- 3 1/2 cups plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 2 cups strawberries washed, hulled and chopped
Instructions
- Stir the oats, yogurt and milk in a large bowl until no dry pockets remain. Scrape the bottom of the bowl so the oats are evenly mixed.
- Divide the oat mixture equally among four containers. Add 1/2 cup strawberries to each jar. Stir them in or keep separate until morning if you prefer firmer fruit.
- Cover and refrigerate at 40°F or below for at least 8 hours. This timing lets rolled oats soften; it is not a shelf-stable preparation.
- Stir before eating and serve cold. The mixture will be thick. A splash of milk can loosen it, but that extra milk is not included in the estimate. One serving is one full jar, including its strawberries.
Notes
Storage and meal prep
Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days as a conservative development plan. For breakfasts later in the week, mix a second batch rather than storing seven jars at once. Freezing is not recommended until texture has been checked. Do not leave the dairy mixture out longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F. There is no reheating step.
Ingredient swaps
Use the same amount of thawed, unsweetened frozen strawberries, including their juice; expect a softer mixture. Other berries or a different yogurt/milk change the estimate. Do not swap steel-cut oats into the same overnight timing. Maple syrup or honey may be added to taste but is not included in the recipe calculation.
About the nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using the listed ingredient amounts and documented reference foods. Actual brands and portions can change the numbers. This recipe has not been kitchen tested.
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