Protein Overnight Oats (Printer-Friendly)
High-protein overnight oats with Greek yogurt and chia seeds for a creamy, nourishing grab-and-go 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
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, add the rolled oats, almond milk, vanilla protein powder, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
02 - Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth with no dry pockets.
03 - Cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, allowing the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften.
04 - In the morning, give the oats a good stir and add a splash of almond milk if the texture is too thick.
05 - Divide between two bowls or jars and top with fresh berries, sliced banana, nuts, seeds, or a drizzle of nut butter as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The protein from Greek yogurt and powder keeps you full until lunch without that mid morning crash.
- It tastes like dessert for breakfast but fuels you like a proper meal should.
02 -
- Protein powder can clump if dumped in all at once, so sprinkle it in while stirring steadily to keep everything smooth.
- Chia seeds settle to the bottom if you forget to stir before chilling, so give the jar a shake halfway through if you think of it.
03 -
- Layer toppings between the oats in the jar for a parfait effect that makes breakfast feel like a treat.
- A tiny pinch of salt transforms the entire flavor profile from flat to vibrant, so never leave it out.