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.
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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