High Protein Overnight Oats (Print version)

Creamy make-ahead oats packed with protein from Greek yogurt and protein powder. Ready in 5 minutes prep.

# What goes in:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup (90 g) rolled oats
02 - 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
03 - 1 scoop (30 g) vanilla protein powder
04 - 1/2 cup (125 g) Greek yogurt
05 - 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chia seeds

→ Sweetener & Flavor

06 - 2 tablespoons (30 ml) maple syrup or honey
07 - 1 teaspoon (5 ml) 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

# Cooking steps:

01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine rolled oats, almond milk, protein powder, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
02 - Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth with no dry pockets.
03 - Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours, allowing the oats and chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats and add a splash of milk if needed to loosen the texture to your preference.
05 - Divide between bowls or jars and top with fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or a drizzle of nut butter as desired.

# Tips from flavorandfeast:

01 -
  • You wake up to breakfast that is already done, creamy, and packing 26 grams of protein per jar.
  • The chia seeds thicken everything into a pudding like texture that feels indulgent but is genuinely nourishing.
02 -
  • Protein powder clumps if you dump it on top of everything else, always whisk it into the milk first or sift it in gradually.
  • These oats thicken significantly overnight, so if you prefer a looser consistency add extra milk before refrigerating.
03 -
  • Layer toppings between the oats before chilling for a parfait effect that makes mornings feel a little special.
  • A pinch of salt sounds wrong in a sweet breakfast but it is the single thing that makes this recipe taste finished.

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