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High-Protein Overnight Oats

High-Protein Overnight Oats: Energizing Breakfast Made Easy

High-Protein Overnight Oats offer over 40g of protein per serving, making them a nutritious and customizable breakfast option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Refrigeration Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 2 jars
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk Substitute with oat, skim, or cashew milk if preferred.
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Use coconut yogurt for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats Avoid steel-cut oats.
  • 1 scoop Protein Powder Choose whey, pea, or plant-based powder.
  • 2 tablespoons Chia Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Flavor Variations
  • 1 medium Banana Mashed for banana bread flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon For banana bread topping.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree For pumpkin spice flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or Honey For pumpkin spice flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 medium Apple Cubed for apple pie flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or Honey For apple pie flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Pecans For topping apple pie flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Creamy Peanut Butter For peanut butter & jelly flavor.
  • 1 cup Fresh Diced Strawberries
  • 1 medium Peach Diced for peaches ‘n cream flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons Shredded Coconut For coconut bliss flavor.
  • 1 medium Banana For coconut bliss flavor.

Equipment

  • seal-able mason jar or small mixing container

Method
 

Base Preparation
  1. In a sealable mason jar or small mixing container, combine the base ingredients: rolled oats, Greek yogurt, protein powder, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and almond milk. Stir vigorously for about 30 seconds until well blended and oats are fully submerged.
Flavor Addition
  1. Choose your desired flavor profile and incorporate additional ingredients into the base mixture, ensuring thorough integration.
Sealing and Refrigeration
  1. Seal the container tightly and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or ideally overnight for the oats to absorb the liquid and flavors.
Serving
  1. Stir before serving, adding more almond milk if too thick, and top according to flavor choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 42gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

High-Protein Overnight Oats are customizable to suit any taste and dietary need.

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