Description
Creamy Protein-Packed Overnight Oats is a delicious and nutritious breakfast option that can be prepared the night before for a hassle-free morning. Packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, these oats are customizable with your favorite toppings for a satisfying start to the day.
Ingredients
Scale
Base:
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or your choice)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Toppings:
- Fresh fruit
- Nuts
- Nut butter
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mason jar or airtight container, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Mix Well: Stir until all ingredients are fully mixed with no dry clumps.
- Refrigerate: Seal and refrigerate overnight or minimum 4 hours to allow oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid.
- Serve: In the morning, stir well and top with favorite add-ins like berries, banana, almonds, or peanut butter. Enjoy cold or warm.
Notes
- Use plant-based yogurt and protein powder for a dairy-free version.
- For a thicker consistency, reduce milk slightly or add more chia seeds.
- Prepare multiple servings ahead for grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
