Protein Overnight Oats (Printable)
High-protein overnight oats with Greek yogurt and chia seeds for a quick, creamy make-ahead breakfast.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
04 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
→ Sweetener & Flavor
06 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
09 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings (optional)
10 - Fresh berries
11 - Sliced banana
12 - Nuts or seeds
13 - Drizzle of nut butter
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, add the rolled oats, almond milk, vanilla protein powder, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
02 - Stir everything together until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth with no dry pockets.
03 - Cover the bowl or seal the jar tightly and place it in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours to allow the oats and chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid.
04 - In the morning, give the oats a good stir and add a splash of almond milk if the texture is too thick.
05 - Divide between bowls and finish with fresh berries, sliced banana, a sprinkle of nuts or seeds, and a drizzle of nut butter.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The Greek yogurt and protein powder combination clocks in at 26 grams of protein per serving, which keeps you full until lunch without reaching for a midmorning snack.
- Everything comes together in one bowl with zero cooking, so even your most exhausted self can pull this off on a Sunday night.
02 -
- Protein powder clumps if you dump it in all at once, so try adding it gradually while stirring or sifting it in to save yourself from gritty surprises in the morning.
- The oats will thicken considerably overnight and that is normal, so do not be alarmed when your soupy mixture turns into a pudding-like texture by morning.
03 -
- Let the mixture sit on the counter for five minutes after mixing before refrigerating because this gives the chia seeds a head start on absorbing liquid and prevents a layer of water from pooling on top.
- A tiny pinch of salt makes the difference between oats that taste flat and oats that taste like you actually tried, so never leave it out even if it seems strange in a sweet breakfast.