Overnight Protein Oats with Chia and Berries

Heat a dry skillet over medium heat on the stovetop. Add 2/3 cup rolled oats and 1 1/2 tbsp raw sliced almonds. Toast, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes until the oats are fragrant and the almonds are lightly golden.

Immediately transfer the toasted 2/3 cup rolled oats to a mixing bowl and the 1 1/2 tbsp toasted almonds to a separate small bowl to cool completely.

In a medium bowl or 16-ounce mason jar, combine the toasted 2/3 cup rolled oats, 1 tbsp chia seeds, and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon.

Add 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 1/4 scoops vanilla whey protein powder, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Whisk or stir vigorously until the protein powder is completely dissolved and no clumps remain.

Gently fold in half of the raw mixed berries (about 1/3 cup) into the oat mixture.

Cover the jar or bowl tightly with a lid or plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator to cold-soak overnight, or for at least 8 hours (480 minutes), to allow the chia seeds and oats to fully hydrate and thicken.

In the morning, stir the overnight oats well. Top with the remaining 1/3 cup raw mixed berries and the reserved toasted 1 1/2 tbsp sliced almonds for a crunchy finish.