Cinnamon-Apple Overnight Oats with Chia and Almonds

Wash 1/2 raw apple under cold water, remove the core, and dice the fruit into small 1/4-inch pieces.

Place 1 tbsp raw almonds on a cutting board and roughly chop them into small pieces for the topping.

In a 12-ounce glass jar or airtight container, combine 1/4 cup rolled oats, 1.5 tsp chia seeds, 30 grams vanilla whey protein powder, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon.

Pour 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk into the jar with the dry ingredients.

Stir the mixture thoroughly with a spoon for 30 seconds to ensure the 30 grams of protein powder is fully dissolved and the 1/2 tsp cinnamon is evenly distributed.

Gently fold the diced apple pieces into the oat mixture.

Secure the lid on the container and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the 1/4 cup oats and 1.5 tsp chia seeds to soften and thicken.

Just before serving, sprinkle the 1 tbsp chopped raw almonds on top to provide a crunchy contrast to the creamy oats.