Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats (High Protein, Single Serving)
These strawberries and cream overnight oats taste like strawberry shortcake in jar form — single serving, 28 grams of protein, ready in 5 minutes of prep. Fresh strawberries, a white chocolate Greek yogurt cream layer, made for peak strawberry season.
Strawberries and cream overnight oats are cold soaked oats with strawberry jam and fresh strawberries mixed into the base, layered with a white chocolate Greek yogurt cream ganache, topped with more fresh strawberries — the make-ahead breakfast version of strawberries and cream from your childhood. This recipe has 28 grams of protein per serving and takes 5 minutes to prep.
These hit different in May through August when strawberries are at peak season — sweet, juicy, jam-like before you even mash them.
The white chocolate Greek yogurt layer is the move that separates this from generic strawberry overnight oats. It’s not just “yogurt on top” — it’s a proper cream layer with melted white chocolate whisked in for sweetness and richness. Pair it with fresh strawberries and you’ve basically made strawberry shortcake for breakfast.
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Why You’ll Love These Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats
- 28 grams of protein per serving — from protein powder, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and milk
- Tastes like strawberry shortcake — fresh strawberries + white chocolate cream layer + creamy oats
- 5 minutes of prep — front-load the work, breakfast handles itself
- Peak strawberry season staple — May through August when strawberries are sweetest
- Make-ahead friendly — prep 3-4 jars Sunday for the whole week
- Naturally gluten-free — with certified GF oats
Ingredients You’ll Need
(Exact measurements are in the recipe card below. These are notes only.)
For the oat base:
- Rolled oats or quick oats — old-fashioned or quick rolled both work. Skip steel-cut (too chewy) and instant (turn to mush). Certified gluten-free if you need to keep it GF.
- Chia seeds — they thicken the oats and add fiber. Don’t skip them or you’ll get soupy oats.
- Vanilla protein powder — the protein workhorse. I use PEScience Gourmet Vanilla (code BAILEY for a discount). Strawberry-flavored protein powder works beautifully here too.
- Unsweetened almond milk — any milk works. Dairy milk adds more protein; oat milk adds creaminess.
- Strawberry jam — adds depth of strawberry flavor that fresh strawberries alone can’t deliver. Look for low-sugar or fruit-only options. You can sub with mashed fresh berries (see Variations).
- Fresh strawberries — chopped and mixed into the base. The freshest you can find. Peak season (May-August) is when these recipes shine.
For the white chocolate cream layer:
- Plain Greek yogurt — non-negotiable for the cream texture and additional protein. Coconut yogurt works for dairy-free.
- White chocolate chips — melted and whisked into the yogurt for the “cream” element. Don’t skip — this is what makes it taste like strawberries and CREAM, not just strawberry yogurt.
Optional add-ins: maple syrup or honey if your protein powder isn’t sweet enough, freeze-dried strawberries crushed on top (concentrated strawberry flavor), a teaspoon of vanilla extract, sliced almonds for crunch, hemp hearts, a drizzle of almond butter.
How to Make Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats
- Mix the oat base. In a jar or bowl, stir together oats, chia seeds, protein powder, almond milk, strawberry jam, and chopped fresh strawberries. Mix well until the jam is fully integrated.
- Chill for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour while you make the cream layer. (You can skip this initial chill and add the cream layer immediately, but the texture turns out best with the brief base-only chill.)
- Make the white chocolate cream. Microwave white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals (usually 2 rounds total), stirring between each. Add room-temperature Greek yogurt and whisk with a wire whisk to break up any clumps and get a smooth ganache texture.
- Layer the cream. Pull the oats from the fridge. Spoon the white chocolate Greek yogurt cream into the center or on top of the oats. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours total) to set.
- Top and serve. In the morning, top with more fresh chopped strawberries, optional freeze-dried strawberry crumbs, and a drizzle of extra milk if you like a thinner consistency. Eat cold.
Tips for the Best Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats
- Use room-temperature Greek yogurt for the cream layer. Cold yogurt + hot melted white chocolate = chocolate seizes up in chunks. Take the yogurt out of the fridge 10-15 minutes before making the cream, or microwave for 10 seconds to take the chill off.
- Use a wire whisk for the cream layer. A spoon won’t break up the white chocolate clumps. A whisk gives you the smooth ganache texture.
- Pick the freshest strawberries. Peak strawberry season is May-August. Out of season, strawberries are mealy and bland — frozen strawberries (thawed and drained) actually work BETTER than out-of-season fresh.
- Add freeze-dried strawberries on top. This is the bakery-grade move. Freeze-dried strawberries have concentrated flavor and add a crispy contrast to the creamy oats. Crush them and sprinkle on top right before eating.
- Make extra cream layer. It keeps in the fridge 4 days and works on regular overnight oats, pancakes, yogurt parfaits, or just on a spoon.
- Strawberry-flavored protein powder amplifies the flavor. If you can find a strawberry vanilla protein powder, use it. PEScience Snickerdoodle or any berry-flavored protein works well.
- For higher protein: Use a full scoop of protein powder instead of half, and use dairy milk. Bumps from 28g to 38g+ protein.
Variations and Substitutions
- Vegan: Use plant-based protein powder, coconut yogurt, dairy-free white chocolate, and almond/oat milk.
- Higher protein (38g+): Use a full scoop of protein powder, dairy milk instead of almond, add 2 extra tablespoons of Greek yogurt.
- Lower sugar: Skip the strawberry jam and use mashed fresh berries instead. Skip the maple syrup. Use sugar-free vanilla protein powder.
- No white chocolate: Skip the white chocolate cream layer entirely and just add a generous dollop of plain Greek yogurt or vanilla yogurt on top. Lower calorie, still delicious.
- Strawberry shortcake version: Crumble half a vanilla shortcake or angel food cake on top. Adds the “shortcake” element to the strawberries and cream.
- Strawberry cheesecake version: Use 1 tablespoon cream cheese (softened) in the cream layer instead of white chocolate. More tangy cheesecake flavor.
- Frozen strawberry version: Use thawed and drained frozen strawberries. They’re actually sweeter than out-of-season fresh strawberries and work great for meal prep.
- Strawberry banana: Add sliced banana to the toppings along with fresh strawberries.
- Family-size batch: Multiply ingredients by 4 and make 4 jars at once for the whole week.
Storage and Make-Ahead
These strawberries and cream overnight oats keep for 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge. Fresh strawberry topping is best added day-of — pre-topped strawberries can get soggy after 24 hours.
Storage tip: Store the cream layer in a separate small container if you’re meal-prepping multiple jars. Add the cream layer 1-2 days at a time to keep it fresh-textured. The oat base keeps perfectly the full 4 days.
For freezer storage, freeze just the oat base (without cream layer or fresh strawberries) for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then add the cream layer and fresh toppings.
FAQs
How much protein is in strawberries and cream overnight oats? This recipe has 28 grams of protein per serving — from vanilla protein powder, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and almond milk. For higher protein (38g+), use a full scoop of protein powder and dairy milk instead of almond.
Can I use frozen strawberries? Yes — frozen strawberries actually work great, especially out of season. Thaw and drain the excess liquid before adding to prevent watery oats. For meal prep, frozen strawberries hold up better than fresh over multiple days.
Why is my cream layer clumpy? Two reasons: your Greek yogurt was too cold, or the white chocolate cooled too much before mixing. Take the yogurt out of the fridge 10-15 minutes before making the cream (or microwave 10 seconds), and whisk the melted chocolate into the yogurt immediately while still warm. A wire whisk also helps break up clumps better than a spoon.
Can I make strawberries and cream overnight oats without protein powder? Yes. Replace the protein powder with an additional ¼ cup Greek yogurt and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. Macros change — drops from 28g protein to around 15g.
Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats (High Protein, Single Serving)
Ingredients
- ½ cup certified gluten free oats
- ½ scoop PEScience vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp strawberry jam
- 2 strawberries chopped
- 2 tbsp white chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup plain unsweetened greek yogurt
Instructions
- Add oats, protein powder, chia seeds, almond milk, strawberry jam and chopped strawberries to a bowl or mason jar. Stir well and refrigerate for minimum one hour.
- Microwave white chocolate in intervals of 30 seconds. This should only take 2 rounds. Add in room temperature greek yogurt. I like using a whisk to get rid of lumps and get it nice and creamy.
- Remove oats from refrigerator, layer the oats with the ganache and put back in fridge overnight to set.
- In the morning top with more strawberries and grab and go!
Notes
Nutrition
The nutrition information provided is calculated based on industry-standard software and should be used as a general guide only. The information may vary depending on ingredient substitutions, cooking techniques, and individual serving sizes. It is the responsibility of the reader to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of the nutritional information provided. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized medical or nutritional advice.
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