Creamy oats combined with vanilla protein, peanut butter, and a vibrant strawberry swirl; a protein-packed start.
# What's Needed:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk
03 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (approximately 30 g)
05 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
06 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
07 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt
→ Peanut Butter Layer
09 - 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter
→ Strawberry Jam Swirl
10 - 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, diced
11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
13 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated and no dry oat particles remain.
02 - Add diced strawberries and maple syrup to a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until berries soften and release their natural juices. Lightly mash with a fork to achieve desired consistency. Remove from heat, stir in chia seeds and lemon juice, then allow to cool until thickened.
03 - Divide the oat mixture evenly between two glass jars or containers, filling each halfway. Spread 1½ tablespoons of peanut butter over the oat layer in each container, then distribute the remaining oat mixture on top.
04 - Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of cooled strawberry jam onto the surface of each jar and swirl gently with a spoon to create decorative marbling effect.
05 - Cover containers with lids and place in refrigerator for a minimum of 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and texture to set.
06 - In the morning, stir gently if desired to blend layers. Top with additional fresh strawberries or crushed peanuts before consuming. Enjoy chilled, or microwave briefly if warm oats are preferred.
