Strawberry Protein Overnight Oats (31g Protein, No Protein Powder)

This healthy strawberry protein overnight oats has a delicious strawberry cheesecake flavor and over 31g of protein without protein powder.

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As someone who loves starting the day with a nutritious and satisfying breakfast, like my Dragon Fruit Chia Pudding, Vegan Blueberry Breakfast Bars, or Low Calorie Protein Balls, I crafted this recipe to deliver both taste and health benefits.

With a delicious strawberry cheesecake flavor and a lot of protein without using any protein powder, this recipe is a game-changer for your morning routine. These overnight oats are perfect for busy mornings, providing a quick and delicious way to fuel your day with wholesome, plant-based ingredients.

Ingredients and Substitutions

• Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats – You need to use rolled oats. This recipe doesn’t work with steel-cut oats as you need a dedicated recipe for that, like my Overnight Steel Cut Oats. You can use a gluten-free version if you are sensitive to gluten.
• Chia Seeds – Chia seeds are a nutritional powerhouse loaded with protein, vitamins, and minerals.
• Soy Milk – You can use any plant-based milk you like, like almond milk or coconut milk, but soy milk is richer in protein and can even come in protein-enriched versions, boosting the natural protein of your overnight oats.
• Vegan Greek Yogurt – Pick your favorite plant-based yogurt. Soy yogurt tends to have more protein than alternatives.
• Maple Syrup – I like maple syrup, but you can use any liquid sweetener you like, such as coconut nectar or agave syrup.
• Vanilla Extract – For flavor.
• Strawberry Slices – You can use either fresh or frozen strawberries, both work fine. If you don’t have strawberries, you can instead use raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries.
• Hemp Seeds – Hemp seeds are protein-rich seeds.

How to Make Strawberry Protein Overnight Oats

This overnight oats recipe is a simple to make as any other overnight oats. Here are a few pictures to help, but all the steps are in the recipe card further down.

Combine the dry ingredients in small glass jars.

Add the sliced strawberries on top.

Pour the plant-based milk of your choice.

Stir the overnight oats and keep them in the fridge for at least 6 hours.

Expert Tips

• Choose High-Protein Ingredients: Choose the highest-protein ingredients such as soy yogurt, soy milk to boost the protein content without needing protein powder.
• Use Fresh or Frozen Strawberries: Fresh strawberries add a vibrant flavor, but frozen strawberries can be just as effective and convenient, especially when fresh berries are out of season.
• Mash Some Strawberries: For a richer strawberry flavor throughout the oats, mash a portion of the strawberries before mixing them in. This will release their juices and infuse the oats with more strawberry goodness.
• Sweeten Naturally: Choose natural sweeteners like maple syrup, agave, or even mashed banana. Adjust the sweetness to your taste preference.
• Balance the Flavors: To achieve the perfect cheesecake flavor, you can add a small amount few tablespoons of cashew cream along with a splash of vanilla extract.
• Use Rolled Oats: Choose old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture. Quick oats can become too mushy, while steel-cut oats will not soften enough.
• Mix Well: Stir all ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors and textures. If the mixture seems too thick, you can add a bit more plant-based milk.
• Refrigerate Overnight: Let the oats sit in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, but ideally overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the oats to soften properly.
• Top Before Serving: Just before eating, add fresh strawberry slices, a dollop of yogurt, a sprinkle of granola, or some crushed nuts for added texture and flavor.

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These easy, healthy strawberry protein overnight oats have a delicious strawberry cheesecake flavor and over 31 grams of protein without needing to add protein powder.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Soaking: 6 hours hrs

Total Time: 6 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: 1 serving

Calories: 550.5 kcal

Author: Carine Claudepierre

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Ingredients

US Customary – Metric

• ▢ ½ cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Chia Seeds
• ▢ ½ cup Soy Milk
• ▢ ¼ cup Dairy-Free Greek Yogurt - we used dairy-free coconut Greek Style yogurt
• ▢ ½ tablespoon Maple Syrup
• ▢ ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ▢ ½ cup Strawberry Slices - thawed or fresh
• ▢ 3 tablespoons Hemp Seeds

Topping

• ▢ ¼ cup Strawberry Slices - thawed
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Coconut Flakes

Instructions

• In a jar or serving bowl, combine all the ingredients: rolled oats, chia seeds, hemp seeds, thawed strawberries, maple syrup, soy milk, vegan yogurt, and vanilla extract. Stir the mixture until everything is well combined.
• Cover the bowl with a piece of plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or at least 2 hours to thicken.
• The next day, serve with fresh or thawed strawberry slices and coconut flakes.
• Store in airtight glass mason jars for up to 4 days.

Equipment

Glass Jar (18.6 Oz)

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 550.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 45.2g | Protein: 31.3g | Fat: 26.7g | Saturated Fat: 2.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2.5mg | Sodium: 81.2mg | Potassium: 425.4mg | Fiber: 7.3g | Sugar: 11.3g | Vitamin A: 701IU | Vitamin B12: 1.6µg | Vitamin C: 8.6mg | Vitamin D: 1.4µg | Calcium: 340.7mg | Iron: 8.9mg | Magnesium: 77.2mg | Phosphorus: 774.1mg | Zinc: 2.3mg