Ingredients
Oats Base
- 1 ¼ cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 ⅔ cups unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 2 ½ tablespoons maple syrup or honey (or monk fruit sweetener to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 ½ tablespoons chia seeds (added after blending)
Strawberry Jam
- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries (warmed)
Additional Layers & Toppings
- 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Splash of almond milk (to thin as needed)
- Optional toppings: freeze-dried strawberries, granola, hemp seeds, or a drizzle of nut butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Jam: In a saucepan over low heat, warm 2 cups of strawberries until they soften and release their juices, stirring occasionally. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Blend the Oats Base: In a blender, combine 1 cup of strawberries, gluten-free rolled oats, almond milk, ½ cup Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. After blending, stir in 1 ½ tablespoons of chia seeds to help thicken the mixture overnight without over-blending.
- Layer the Jars: Start with about 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt at the bottom of each serving jar. Follow with 2 tablespoons of the cooled strawberry jam. Then spoon the blended oats mixture over the jam layer. Leave some space at the top to add more Greek yogurt and strawberry jam as an additional layer.
- Chill: Cover the jars and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, allowing the oats and chia seeds to thicken and the flavors to meld.
- Top and Serve: Before eating, garnish each jar with fresh sliced strawberries and your choice of optional toppings such as granola, freeze-dried strawberries, hemp seeds, or a drizzle of nut butter for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- The chia seeds are stirred in after blending to maintain texture and improve thickening overnight.
- Use dairy-free yogurt and milk alternatives to make this recipe vegan and lactose-free.
- The strawberry jam can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- If using frozen strawberries, thaw slightly for easier blending and jam preparation.
- Sweetness levels can be adjusted by varying maple syrup, honey, or monk fruit sweetener according to taste.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free when using certified gluten-free oats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
