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Protein overnight oats
Learn how to make the perfect batch of protein overnight oats! These healthy, high-protein overnight oats are packed with protein and taste absolutely amazing! It’s one of the easiest, no-cook breakfast options that is perfect for meal prep, to enjoy throughout the week.
Equipment
Ingredients
Base:
- ½ cup rolled oats/old-fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon hemp seeds (optional)
- ¼ cup greek yogurt (I prefer non-fat)
- ½ cup milk of choice (can be replaced with water)
- 1 scoop protein powder (see flavor combinations below)
Mango Lassi
- 1 scoop unflavored protein powder
- ¼ cup alphonso mango pulp
- 4 strands saffron
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ¼ cup mangoes chopped
- 1 teaspoon chopped pistachios
Chocolate coconut
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chunks
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon sliced almonds
Banana walnut
- 1 scoop unflavored protein powder
- ½ banana
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon nut butter
- 4 walnuts
Peanut butter jelly
- 1 scoop unflavored protein powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- ¼ cup frozen raspberries (or 2 tablespoons raspberry jam)
- 1 teaspoon chopped pistachios
Blueberry Almond
- 1 scoop unflavored protein powder
- ¼ cup blueberries
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
Instructions
- Combine the oats, protein powder, hemp seeds and chia seeds in a container like a mason jar or glass container.
- Pour in the milk/water and yogurt. Mix until well combined, making sure to stir up any chunks of protein powder or chia seeds that may be stuck on the bottom.
- Cover the glass container with a lid or plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Uncover and enjoy from the glass container the next day. Thin with a little more milk or water, if desired.
- Toppings can be added the night before or immediately before serving. See ingredients above for 5 different flavor combinations.
Notes
Storage: Overnight oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This makes it an ideal breakfast meal prep to make on Sunday night for the week.
Substitutions: Here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.
- Make it vegan/diary free: Use plant-based milk, plant-based yogurt, plant based protein powder and maple syrup for sweetener
- Make it gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oats
- Make it sugar-free: Omit the sweetener all together or used mashed or pureed fruit in the base recipe
Estimated Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Protein overnight oats
Calories
394
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
53
mg
18
%
Sodium
74
mg
3
%
Potassium
360
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
38
g
13
%
Fiber
8
g
33
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
39
g
78
%
Vitamin A
115
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
263
mg
26
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.
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