Protein Overnight Oats (Print Version)
Creamy protein-packed overnight oats with yogurt, chia and berries for a nourishing make-ahead breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk or preferred milk
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
→ Protein Addition
05 - 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder (about 30 grams)
→ Sweetener & Flavor
06 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Toppings
08 - 1/2 cup fresh berries
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts
10 - 1 tablespoon nut butter
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl or jar, add the rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and protein powder.
02 - Incorporate maple syrup or honey along with vanilla extract. Mix vigorously until fully blended.
03 - Cover with a secure lid or wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb moisture.
04 - Stir the mixture in the morning. If a thinner texture is desired, fold in additional milk to achieve preferred consistency.
05 - Top with fresh berries, chopped nuts, and nut butter as desired. Serve immediately while chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Your mornings will suddenly feel manageable, with breakfast waiting for you in the fridge like a little act of self-care.
- Unlike many grab-and-go options, these oats actually keep you full thanks to the double protein from Greek yogurt and powder.
02 -
- Once, I made the mistake of using steel-cut oats—let’s just say they never softened and I learned to always use rolled oats for overnight recipes.
- Mixing in the protein powder with the liquid ingredients before the oats keeps things smooth and avoids chalky clumps.
03 -
- Always taste the mixture before chilling—you can adjust sweetness or vanilla easily at this stage.
- If you’re after extra creaminess, use whole milk Greek yogurt instead of nonfat.