Protein Overnight Oats (Print)
Creamy make-ahead oats packed with protein from Greek yogurt and protein powder for lasting morning energy.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats (90 g)
02 - 1 1/4 cups milk or plant-based milk (300 ml)
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt (125 g)
04 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 30 g)
05 - 1 tbsp chia seeds
06 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
07 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt
→ Optional Toppings
09 - Fresh berries
10 - Sliced banana
11 - Chopped nuts
12 - Nut butter
13 - Shredded coconut
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl or mason jar, combine the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
02 - Cover the bowl or jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and soften.
03 - In the morning, give the oats a good stir. Add a splash of milk if a thinner consistency is preferred.
04 - Top with fresh berries, sliced banana, chopped nuts, nut butter, or shredded coconut before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The protein powder disappears completely into the creamy base, so every spoonful tastes like dessert rather than a supplement.
- You assemble everything in under five minutes the night before, then wake up to a breakfast that is already done and waiting for you.
- The chia seeds thicken the mixture into something almost pudding-like, which feels far more indulgent than healthy food has any right to feel.
02 -
- Protein powder can clump if you dump it in all at once, so sprinkle it in gradually while stirring and press out any lumps against the side of the bowl with the back of your spoon.
- These oats keep for up to three days in the refrigerator, making them perfect for batch prepping on Sunday evening to cover the first half of your work week.
03 -
- Let the mixture sit on the counter for five minutes after stirring before refrigerating, because this gives the chia seeds a head start on gelling and prevents a watery layer from forming on top.
- If your protein powder is unflavored or tastes particularly bland, double the vanilla extract and add an extra drizzle of maple syrup to compensate, because nothing ruins overnight oats faster than a chalky aftertaste.