Protein Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy make-ahead oats loaded with protein and customizable toppings for a quick, energizing morning meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 1/4 cups milk or plant-based milk
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
04 - 1 scoop (about 1/4 cup) vanilla protein powder
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt
→ Optional Toppings
09 - Fresh berries
10 - 1 sliced banana
11 - Chopped nuts
12 - Nut butter
13 - Shredded coconut
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl or mason jar, combine the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
02 - Cover the bowl or seal the mason jar tightly and place it in the refrigerator. Let the mixture chill for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the oats to soften and absorb the liquid.
03 - In the morning, remove from the refrigerator and give the oats a good stir. Add a splash of milk if a thinner, creamier consistency is preferred.
04 - Top with fresh berries, sliced banana, chopped nuts, nut butter, or shredded coconut. Serve cold straight from the refrigerator.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The protein powder and Greek yogurt combo means you will not be hungry again an hour later like with regular oatmeal.
- Everything comes together in one jar with no cooking required, which makes cleanup basically nonexistent.
02 -
- Protein powder can clump if you dump it all in at once so sprinkle it in gradually while stirring to get a smooth result.
- These oats keep beautifully for up to 3 days in the fridge which means you can make a triple batch on Sunday and have breakfast sorted through Wednesday.
03 -
- Let the mixture sit on the counter for 10 minutes before refrigerating to give the chia seeds a head start on absorbing liquid evenly.
- The biggest secret is using slightly less liquid than you think you need because the oats keep soaking it up and you can always thin it out in the morning.