High Protein Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy high-protein overnight oats with Greek yogurt and chia seeds, ready for a nourishing grab-and-go morning meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
03 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
04 - ½ cup Greek yogurt
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
→ Sweetener & Flavor
06 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
09 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings (optional)
10 - Fresh berries
11 - Sliced banana
12 - Nuts or seeds
13 - Drizzle of nut butter
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine the rolled oats, almond milk, protein powder, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
02 - Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, allowing the oats and chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid and develop a creamy consistency.
03 - In the morning, give the oats a good stir. Add a splash of milk if the mixture is too thick until you reach your desired texture.
04 - Divide between two bowls or jars and top with fresh berries, sliced banana, nuts, seeds, or a drizzle of nut butter as desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The protein hit from Greek yogurt and protein powder keeps you full until lunch without any crash.
- Zero cooking means zero excuses on busy mornings when even toast feels ambitious.
02 -
- Protein powder can clump if you dump it in all at once so try adding it gradually while stirring to keep everything smooth.
- The oats will continue thickening in the fridge so if you are meal prepping for several days make each jar slightly wetter than you think it needs.
03 -
- Layer toppings between the oats instead of only on top for surprise bursts of flavor in every single bite.
- Let the jar sit on the counter for ten minutes before eating if you prefer a less chilled breakfast experience.