Description
Velvety strawberries and cream overnight oats blend creamy textures with sweet summer fruit. Cool Nordic techniques merge protein-packed oats and luscious berries, creating a morning breakfast perfect for wellness-seeking individuals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (375 ml) old-fashioned oats
- 1.5 cups (375 ml) milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) strawberry Greek yogurt
- 0.75 cup (180 ml) diced strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) chia seeds
- 0.25 to 0.5 cup (60 to 120 ml) water
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Instructions
- Layering: Arrange rolled oats, whole milk, strawberry Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and diced strawberries in a clean mason jar, creating a vibrant breakfast foundation that promises rich flavors and nutritional depth.
- Mixing and Enhancing: Thoroughly blend all ingredients with a long spoon, ensuring complete integration, and consider adding vanilla protein powder to elevate the nutritional profile and introduce a subtle sweetness.
- Consistency Calibration: Adjust the mixture’s texture by incorporating water if the blend appears too dense, aiming for a smooth, velvety consistency that will transform during refrigeration.
- Sealing and Resting: Tightly secure the jar’s lid to prevent spillage, then nestle the preparation in the refrigerator, allowing the oats to undergo a transformative soaking process for a minimum of 2 hours – though an overnight rest will optimize flavor melding and texture development.
- Serving: Upon readiness, retrieve the jar, give a quick stir to redistribute ingredients, and savor the chilled, creamy creation either directly from the container or elegantly transferred to a serving bowl.
Notes
- Maximize Soaking Time: Letting the oats sit overnight (8-12 hours) creates the most luxurious, creamy texture and allows flavors to fully meld together.
- Customize Protein Boost: Adding vanilla protein powder enhances nutritional value and introduces a subtle sweet undertone to the breakfast.
- Perfect Consistency Trick: If mixture feels too thick, incrementally add water to achieve a smooth, silky consistency without compromising taste.
- Storage Smart: Keep sealed mason jar refrigerated up to 3-4 days, making this an excellent meal prep option for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg