Description
High-Protein Overnight Oats is a delicious and nutritious breakfast option that can be prepared the night before for a quick and easy morning meal. Packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, these overnight oats can be customized with various toppings to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 scoop protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 cup milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/4 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
For flavor variations:
- Strawberries & Cream: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, diced strawberries, whipped cream
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana: 1/2-1 tablespoon peanut butter, banana slices, mini chocolate chips
- Peanut Butter & Jelly: 1 tablespoon peanut butter, 1 tablespoon jam, roasted peanuts
- Tropical: Mango, pineapple, kiwi, and shredded coconut
- Chocolate Hazelnut: Nutella, chopped hazelnuts
- Cinnamon Apple: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, chopped apples
Instructions
- Mix Base Ingredients: In a mason jar or Tupperware container, combine the oats, protein powder, chia seeds, milk, Greek yogurt, and sweetener (if using). Stir or shake well to combine, ensuring the protein powder doesn’t clump.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the jar or container and place it in the fridge for at least 5 hours, or overnight, to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and soften.
- Add Toppings: Before serving, add any flavor variations or toppings of your choice like fresh fruit, nut butter, or granola. Stir to combine.
- Serve: Enjoy your high-protein overnight oats straight from the jar or scoop into a bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Mixing, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 371 kcal
Keywords: high-protein, overnight oats, breakfast, healthy, customizable
