Protein Overnight Oats (Printable)
High-protein overnight oats with Greek yogurt and chia seeds, prepped in minutes for a nourishing grab-and-go breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
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
# Method:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, add the rolled oats, almond milk, vanilla protein powder, Greek yogurt, and chia seeds.
02 - Pour in the maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly until every ingredient is evenly incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
03 - Seal the bowl with a lid or tightly cover the jar. Place in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, allowing the oats and chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid and develop a creamy consistency.
04 - The next morning, give the oats a good stir. Add a splash of almond milk if the texture feels too thick until you reach your desired creaminess.
05 - Divide between two bowls or jars. Top with fresh berries, sliced banana, chopped nuts or seeds, and a drizzle of nut butter. Enjoy chilled.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- You get 26 grams of protein per serving without touching a blender or turning on a single burner.
- The chia seeds and Greek yogurt work together overnight to create a texture so thick and luscious it eats like dessert for breakfast.
02 -
- Protein powder can clump if you dump it in all at once, so try sprinkling it in gradually while stirring to keep the mixture silky.
- If you use a flavored protein powder like chocolate or peanut butter, reduce the maple syrup slightly or the result may be sweeter than you expect.
03 -
- Layer the toppings between the oats rather than just on top, so every spoonful has a mix of creamy and crunchy textures.
- A tablespoon of cocoa powder turns the whole batch into a chocolate breakfast that still packs 26 grams of protein per serving.