Protein Overnight Oats (Print View)
High-protein overnight oats with Greek yogurt and chia seeds for a creamy, make-ahead breakfast.
# 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
# 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 to the mixture.
03 - Stir well with a spoon or spatula until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth with no dry pockets.
04 - Cover the bowl or seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, allowing the oats and chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid and thicken.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats and add a splash of almond milk if the texture is too thick. Top with fresh berries, sliced banana, nuts, seeds, or a drizzle of nut butter before serving.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The chia seeds create this incredible pudding like texture that makes every spoonful feel decadent rather than virtuous.
- It genuinely takes five minutes before bed and saves you from every terrible morning decision you might make when hungry and rushed.
02 -
- Protein powder can clump if you dump it straight into cold liquid so whisk it with the milk first or press out any lumps with the back of your spoon.
- Chia seeds need those full eight hours to fully hydrate so do not cheat the chill time or you will end up with a gritty texture.
03 -
- Layer the toppings between the oats in the jar instead of only on top so every single spoonful gets a bit of fruit and crunch.
- A pinch of salt sounds wrong in a sweet breakfast but it is the single thing that makes this taste like it came from a cafe rather than your own kitchen.