These healthy high protein overnight oats are a healthy and delicious plant-based breakfast that is perfect for meal prepping!
These protein powder overnight oats are made with plenty of protein that will give you lots of energy and keep you full. These are made with peanut butter, yogurt, and protein powder!
These are perfect for after a workout, a quick breakfast, or a healthy snack!
This recipe is full of fiber from the oatmeal, takes a few minutes to prep, and tastes amazing! All you will need is rolled oats, Greek yogurt, protein powder almond milk, banana, peanut butter, chia seeds, and maple syrup!
For more breakfast recipes, check out our almond flour banana muffins, tahini banana bread, protein pancakes, mango pineapple smoothie, and lemon ricotta pancakes.
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Why this recipe works
- Perfect for meal prep- make this a few days ahead of time and have this amazing and delicious meal prep for breakfast, after workout snack, or as a light dinner.
- Special diet friendly- this recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, nut free, and can be made vegan by using dairy free yogurt!
- Protein packed- these are packed with protein, from the natural peanut butter, yogurt, and protein powder.
- Time- these take 10 minutes to prep, and will save you so much time when you are short in time and don’t have time to make a nutritious breakfast.
- Its refreshing- during the summertime, I crave cool and delicious meals to keep me full and refreshed, and this one is perfect for that goal!
What are overnight oats?
Overnight oats are a quick breakfast made by soaking rolled oats and chia seeds in the liquid overnight.
There are so many variations and flavors of overnight oats! Mornings can be very busy, and this is why this make-ahead healthy breakfast is the best solution!
All you need to do is to take it out of the fridge, add toppings and enjoy!
Ingredients
Before you start to make this recipe, measure and prepare your ingredients so the cooking process will go smoothly and easily.
Full measurements are in the recipe card below.
Rolled oats- we used rolled oats for this recipe, you can use old-fashioned oats or quick oats.
Protein powder- use your favorite protein powder for this recipe. We used plant-based vanilla protein powder.
Greek yogurt- use your favorite brand of Greek yogurt. we used low-fat greek yogurt for this recipe.
Almond milk- we used almond milk for this recipe, but you can use your favorite milk.
Peanut butter- we love to use natural peanut butter, but any kind of peanut butter would work great!
Chia seeds- chia seeds are a delicious addition to this recipe, it adds creaminess and has a lot of health benefits. If you don’t like chia seeds, replace them with flaxseed.
Maple syrup- use maple syrup or honey for sweetener.
Pinch of salt- for flavor. we used kosher salt.
Vanilla extract- adds extra flavor. ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract is what you will need for this recipe.
Instructions
Into a large mixing bowl, add the oats, chia seeds, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, kosher salt, Greek yogurt, almond milk, and peanut butter, and mix until well combined.
Transfer the oat mixture to mason jars, and seal them tightly. Place the jars in the fridge to let the oats and chia seeds soften and soak up the liquids. This takes a minimum of a few hours.
Remove the jars from the fridge and top with your favorite toppings that you have in your kitchen! We love to top ours with sliced banana, berries, and extra peanut butter!
Expert Tips
- Wait at least 2 hours. These oats are best eaten the day after "overnight oats", but if you are in a rush, and forgot to make them, wait at least 2 hours to let most of the liquids soak up into the chia seeds and oats.
- Use rolled oats! Rolled oats, or old-fashioned oats, are ultimate for overnight oats. They hold onto their shape and they soak the liquids very well.
- Make the mixture looser by adding milk. If you like your overnight oats less thick, simply add a little bit of milk until you get the best consistency.
- If you are in a rush, we recommend using quick oats and adding less milk. The quick oats soak up the milk quicker, but they soak up less milk than rolled oats.
- Make this recipe your own by adding your favorite flavors and toppings like berries, chocolate chips, different flavors of protein powder, different nuts and seeds, etc.
- Sweeten Naturally. Use natural sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or mashed bananas instead of refined sugars for a healthier option.
- Top it Off. Before serving, add toppings like fresh fruits, nuts, seeds, or granola for added texture and nutrients to make your protein overnight oats even more satisfying.
Faq's
Yes! Overnight oats are filled with oats which means that it's 100% whole grain, plus you get antioxidants and a million different benefits from the chia seeds.
Overnight oats with protein powder can be eaten hot or cold. For hot overnight oats, place in the microwave for 1 minute, or transfer the overnight oats to a saucepan and heat on medium heat until it's warm to your liking.
The texture of overnight oats is creamy and thick. If you like your overnight oats thinner, simply add more milk!
No! If you are in a rush, you can let these soak for at least 2 hours instead of overnight. The longer you soak the oats, the softer they will be.
Protein in oatmeal keeps you full for longer, which we all love and need. If you ate overnight oats or any meal with carbs and got hungry about an hour later, you may not have enough protein in your meal!
Storing
I like storing these in mason jars. Store your overnight oats in the fridge for up to 4 days. This is the perfect quick breakfast, and they never get old!
Freezing
I recommend eating these overnight oats a few days after making them, but if you want, you can freeze them. Simply transfer the mixture to an airtight freezer-friendly container and freeze for up to 2 months.
Thaw overnight in the fridge or thaw at room temperature for a few hours. Take into consideration that the texture may be different.
Substitutions
Dairy-free- If you don’t eat dairy, simply replace Greek yogurt with vegan yogurt like soy yogurt.
Chia seeds- The chia seeds help to absorb a lot of the liquids, but they can be substituted with flex seeds or with extra oats.
Gluten free- oats are naturally gluten free, but ensure that you are using gluten free oats.
Variations
Chocolate- add 2 teaspoon of cocoa powder to the protein powder overnight oats mixture. we suggest sifting the cocoa powder to prevent clumps in the mixture.
Cinnamon- add ½ teaspoon of cinnamon for a delicious cinnamon flavor!
Sweeten naturally- opt for natural sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or mashed bananas to enhance the flavor of your oats without adding refined sugars.
Nuts- add chopped nuts to the mixture or top these with your favorite chopped nuts!
More protein- if you want to add even more protein for the mixture, add cottage cheese, more peanut butter, and chopped nuts!
Make this ahead of time
Make this recipe ahead of time (2-3 days), and store it in an airtight container, we used these jars, and place it in the fridge for up to 5 days!
Serving Tips
Add nuts and seeds for extra crunch- top your overnight oats with almonds, walnuts, or flaxseeds for added texture and a dose of healthy fats.
Fresh fruit- enhance the flavor and presentation by adding fresh fruits like berries, sliced bananas, or diced mango on top of your protein-packed oats.
Nut butter swirl- drizzle a spoonful of almond butter, peanut butter, or any nut butter of your choice over the oats for a creamy and indulgent touch.
Equipment
- Protein powder- our favorite plant based protein powder from amazon.
- Mason jars- one of our favorite mason jars!
- Mixing bowls- best glass mixing bowls.
- Whisk set- our favorite copper whisk set.
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📖 Recipe
High Protein Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
- ⅓ cup Protein powder
- 2 tablespoon Maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 cup Almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Peanut butter natural
Instructions
- Into a large mixing bowl, add the oats, chia seeds, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, kosher salt, Greek yogurt, almond milk, and peanut butter and mix until well combined.
- Transfer the oat mixture to mason jars, and seal them tightly. Place the jars in the fridge to let the oats and chia seeds to soften and soak up the liquids. This takes a minimum of a few hours.
- Remove the jars from the fridge and top with your favorite toppings that you have in your kitchen! We love to top ours with sliced banana, berries, and extra peanut butter!
Notes
- Wait at least 2 hours. These oats are best eaten the day after "overnight oats", but if you are in a rush, and forgot to make them, wait at least 2 hours to let most of the liquids soak up into the chia seeds and oats.
- Use rolled oats! Rolled oats, or old-fashioned oats, are ultimate for overnight oats. They hold onto their shape and they soak the liquids very well.
- Make the mixture looser by adding milk. If you like your overnight oats less thick, simply add a little bit of milk until you get the best consistency.
- If you are in a rush, we recommend using quick oats and adding less milk. The quick oats soak up the milk quicker, but they soak up less milk than rolled oats.
- Make this recipe your own by adding your favorite flavors and toppings like berries, chocolate chips, different flavors of protein powder, different nuts and seeds, etc.
- Sweeten Naturally. Use natural sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or mashed bananas instead of refined sugars for a healthier option.
- Top it Off. Before serving, add toppings like fresh fruits, nuts, seeds, or granola for added texture and nutrients to make your protein overnight oats even more satisfying.
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