Protein Overnight Oats (Printable)
Protein-rich overnight oats with Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and vanilla protein for a creamy make-ahead breakfast.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (100 g)
02 - 1½ cups unsweetened milk, dairy or plant-based (360 ml)
03 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (30 g)
04 - 1 tbsp chia seeds
05 - ½ cup Greek yogurt (120 g)
06 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
→ Optional Add-ins & Toppings
07 - ½ cup fresh berries (75 g)
08 - 2 tbsp nut butter (peanut, almond, or other)
09 - 2 tbsp chopped nuts or seeds
10 - ½ banana, sliced
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl or meal prep jar, add the rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and Greek yogurt.
02 - Pour in the unsweetened milk and drizzle honey or maple syrup over the mixture. Stir thoroughly until everything is well blended and the consistency is smooth.
03 - Cover the bowl or seal the jar tightly and place it in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight. This allows the oats to absorb the liquid, soften, and develop a creamy texture while the flavors meld together.
04 - In the morning, give the oats a good stir. Add a splash of extra milk if you prefer a looser, creamier consistency.
05 - Finish with your choice of fresh berries, a dollop of nut butter, a sprinkle of chopped nuts or seeds, and sliced banana. Serve chilled directly from the jar or bowl.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The protein powder and Greek yogurt team up to keep you full until lunch without that midmorning 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 straight into cold liquid without mixing it with the oats first, so always add it to the dry ingredients before anything wet.
- Chia seeds continue absorbing liquid even after 8 hours, so if you plan to store these longer than one night, add a little extra milk.
03 -
- Let the jar sit on the counter for 10 minutes before eating if you hate cold breakfast, the texture softens and the flavors open up at near room temperature.
- Layer the toppings between spoonfuls of oats instead of just on top, so every bite has a little something extra instead of saving all the good stuff for the end.