Protein Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Creamy high-protein overnight oats with Greek yogurt and chia seeds for a quick, nourishing breakfast.
# Ingredient List:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats (90 g)
02 - 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
03 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (30 g)
04 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (125 g)
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
→ Sweetener & Flavor
06 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
09 - Pinch of fine sea salt
→ Suggested Toppings
10 - Fresh berries
11 - Sliced banana
12 - Chopped nuts or seeds
13 - Drizzle of nut butter
# How to Make:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl or a large mason 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 thoroughly with a spatula or spoon until every ingredient is evenly distributed and the mixture appears smooth with no dry pockets.
03 - Seal the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or secure the jar lid. Place in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours so the oats and chia seeds fully absorb the liquid and develop a creamy consistency.
04 - In the morning, give the oats a good stir. Add a splash of almond milk if the texture feels too thick until it reaches your desired creaminess.
05 - Transfer to serving bowls or eat directly from the jar. Top with fresh berries, sliced banana, chopped nuts, seeds, or a drizzle of nut butter as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The protein powder and Greek yogurt combo keeps you full until lunch without that heavy feeling.
- Everything comes together in one jar and waits patiently in the fridge while you sleep.
02 -
- Protein powder can clump if you dump it all in at once so add it gradually while stirring to keep everything smooth.
- The oats will continue thickening in the fridge so day two portions might need extra milk.
03 -
- Layer the ingredients in the jar instead of stirring for beautiful parfaits that feel like a treat.
- A pinch of salt is not optional in my kitchen because it transforms the flavor from flat to vibrant.