Protein Overnight Oats (Printable)
High-protein overnight oats with Greek yogurt and chia seeds for a quick, creamy make-ahead 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
# How To Make:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine the rolled oats, almond milk, 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 tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, allowing the oats and chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid and develop a creamy consistency.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats and add a splash of milk if the mixture is too thick, adjusting to your preferred texture.
05 - Divide between two bowls or jars and finish with fresh berries, sliced banana, chopped nuts, seeds, or a drizzle of nut butter as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The protein from Greek yogurt and protein powder keeps you full for hours without that mid-morning crash.
- Everything comes together in about five minutes the night before, so your morning self barely has to think.
02 -
- Protein powder can clump if you dump it in all at once, so try adding it gradually while stirring to keep everything smooth.
- If you forget the salt, the whole bowl will taste flat and you will wonder what went wrong, so always include that pinch.
03 -
- Layer the ingredients in your jar rather than dumping them in randomly, because it helps everything mix more evenly with less stirring.
- Let the jar sit on the counter for ten minutes before eating if you dislike cold breakfast, because a little warmth takes the edge off without cooking out any nutrients.