High Protein Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Creamy high-protein overnight oats with Greek yogurt and chia seeds for a quick, nourishing morning meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
04 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
→ Sweetener & Flavor
06 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
07 - 1 teaspoon 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, 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 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, 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 almond milk if the texture is too thick for your liking.
05 - Divide between two bowls or jars and top with fresh berries, sliced banana, chopped nuts, seeds, or a drizzle of nut butter.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- This recipe delivers 26 grams of protein per serving without cooking a single thing, which feels almost like cheating at breakfast.
- The chia seeds and oats soak up all that liquid overnight and transform into something impossibly thick and luscious by morning.
02 -
- Protein powder can clump if you dump it in all at once, so sprinkle it in gradually while stirring to keep everything silky smooth.
- Under-mixing is the most common mistake, and those dry pockets of powder at the bottom are a disappointing surprise at 7 a.m.
03 -
- Layer the ingredients in your jar with oats on the bottom and yogurt on top to prevent sticking, then shake the sealed jar instead of stirring for a faster and cleaner mix.
- A dash of espresso powder folded in with the cinnamon creates a subtle mocha flavor that pairs beautifully with the vanilla and maple.