High Protein Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy high-protein overnight oats with Greek yogurt and chia seeds for a nourishing grab-and-go breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine 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 well until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth with no dry pockets.
03 - Cover the bowl or seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, allowing the oats and chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid and thicken.
04 - In the morning, give the oats a good stir and add a splash of milk if the texture is too thick for your liking.
05 - Divide between two bowls or jars and top with fresh berries, sliced banana, nuts, seeds, or a drizzle of nut butter as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You literally spend five minutes the night before and wake up to breakfast that tastes like dessert but fuels you like a proper meal.
- The Greek yogurt and protein powder combo sneaks in twenty six grams of protein without tasting like a supplement.
02 -
- Protein powder can clump if you dump it in all at once so sprinkle it in gradually while stirring for the smoothest result.
- Chia seeds sink to the bottom if you do not stir again after about an hour so give the jar a quick shake before bed if you think about it.
03 -
- Layer your toppings between the oats and the lid so everything stays fresh and the fruit does not get soggy overnight.
- Freeze overripe bananas and slice them directly onto the oats in the morning for a naturally sweet topping that chills the whole jar perfectly.