Protein Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Creamy high-protein overnight oats with Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and vanilla protein for a nourishing grab-and-go breakfast.
# What You 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
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl or large mason 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 distributed and the mixture is smooth with no dry pockets.
03 - Seal the bowl with a tight-fitting lid or cover securely with plastic wrap. 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 - Remove from the refrigerator and give the oats a good stir. Add a splash of almond milk if the mixture feels too thick, until you reach your desired texture.
05 - Divide between two bowls or jars and finish with your choice of fresh berries, sliced banana, chopped nuts, seeds, or a drizzle of nut butter.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- It takes about five minutes the night before and then breakfast magically handles itself.
- The Greek yogurt and protein powder combo keeps you full well past noon without feeling heavy.
- Cleanup is basically one jar and a spoon, which is a gift on busy mornings.
02 -
- Protein powder can clump if you dump it in all at once so sprinkle it in gradually while stirring.
- These keep well in the fridge for up to three days so you can batch prep a few jars at once.
03 -
- Layer your toppings between the oats instead of only on top so every bite has texture and flavor.
- Use a mason jar with measurement markings and you can skip the measuring cups entirely.