Protein Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy overnight oats loaded with protein from Greek yogurt and protein powder for a satisfying morning meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (100 g)
02 - 1½ cups unsweetened milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (30 g)
04 - 1 tbsp chia seeds
05 - ½ cup Greek yogurt (120 g)
06 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
→ Optional Add-ins & Toppings
07 - ½ cup fresh berries (75 g)
08 - 2 tbsp nut butter (peanut, almond, or other)
09 - 2 tbsp chopped nuts or seeds
10 - ½ banana, sliced
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl or meal prep jar, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and Greek yogurt.
02 - Pour in the milk and add honey or maple syrup. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended with no dry pockets.
03 - Cover the bowl or seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, allowing the oats to absorb the liquid and soften while the flavors meld together.
04 - In the morning, give the oats a good stir. Add a splash of extra milk if you prefer a thinner, creamier consistency.
05 - Top with fresh berries, a drizzle of nut butter, chopped nuts or seeds, and sliced banana. Serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The protein from Greek yogurt and protein powder keeps you full until lunch without that midmorning crash.
- Zero cooking means you can prep it half asleep and wake up to something that actually tastes like dessert for breakfast.
02 -
- Protein powder can clump if you dump it straight into cold liquid without stirring the dry ingredients together first.
- Chia seeds need those full eight hours to properly gel, so resist the urge to sneak a taste too early.
03 -
- Layer the toppings between the oats instead of just on top for flavor in every single bite.
- Use a jar with a tight fitting lid and you can shake it instead of stirring, which blends everything more evenly.