Description
High-Protein Overnight Oats are a creamy, no-cook breakfast made in a jar and chilled overnight. Packed with 30–40g protein per serving, they’re perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or any milk you like
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey, to taste
Pinch of salt
Toppings: fresh berries, sliced banana, nut butter, or chopped nuts
Instructions
1. Add oats, protein powder, and chia seeds to a jar or small container and stir to combine.
2. Pour in the milk, then add Greek yogurt, vanilla, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Stir very well so there are no protein powder clumps and all oats are wet.
3. Taste the mixture and add a little more milk or sweetener if you like. The mix should be creamy but still pourable.
4. Cover the jar and place it in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight, so the oats become soft and thick.
5. In the morning, stir the oats, add a splash of milk if they are too thick, and top with berries, banana, nut butter, or nuts before serving.
Notes
Use rolled oats for best texture; quick or steel-cut oats won’t work well.
Stir thoroughly to prevent clumps from chia seeds and protein powder.
Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Add fresh fruit just before eating for best taste and texture.
Customize with mix-ins like cocoa powder, cinnamon, or nut butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 15mg