High Protein Overnight Oats (Print Layout)
High-protein overnight oats with Greek yogurt and chia seeds for a creamy, satisfying make-ahead breakfast.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup (90 g) rolled oats
02 - 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1 scoop (30 g) vanilla protein powder
04 - 1/2 cup (125 g) Greek yogurt
05 - 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chia seeds
→ Sweetener & Flavor
06 - 2 tablespoons (30 ml) maple syrup or honey
07 - 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - Pinch of salt
→ Optional Toppings
10 - Fresh berries
11 - Sliced banana
12 - Nuts or seeds
13 - Drizzle of nut butter
# Directions:
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 with a spoon or spatula until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth with no dry pockets.
03 - Cover the bowl or seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow the oats and chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid and thicken.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats and add a splash of almond milk if the mixture is too thick until the desired consistency is reached.
05 - Divide between two bowls or jars and top with fresh berries, sliced banana, nuts or seeds, and a drizzle of nut butter as desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The protein powder and Greek yogurt combo keeps you full until lunch without that mid-morning crash.
- Everything comes together in about five minutes the night before, and morning you just opens the fridge and eats.
02 -
- Protein powder can clump if you dump it in all at once, so sprinkle it in gradually while stirring to keep everything smooth.
- The oats will continue to thicken in the fridge, so if you are making them more than a day ahead, add an extra splash of milk before serving.
03 -
- Layer the toppings between the oats instead of just on top, so every bite has a little something extra.
- A pinch of salt sounds unnecessary in a sweet breakfast, but it is the single thing that makes the flavors taste complete instead of flat.