High Protein Overnight Oats

5 stars (2 reviews)

Breakfast shouldn't be boring, but it shouldn't be a chore either! My high-protein overnight oats recipe is easy to meal-prep in just 10 minutes and makes the thickest, creamiest, and most delicious oatmeal cups, perfect for loading up with your favorite toppings all week long.

Prep Time10

Chill Time4

Total Time4 10

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: - 6 jars

Calories: 256kcal

Author: Sommer Collier

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats or old fashioned oats
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoons salt
8 scoops vanilla protein powder*
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
2 - 3 cups milk any variety

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Set out a large mixing bowl. Combine the oats, Chia seeds, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to combine. Add the vanilla protein powder and stir again.
Add the Greek yogurt, honey, and 2 cups of milk. Stir well. The mixture should have the consistency of loose slightly chunky pancake batter. (It will thicken as the oats absorb the moisture.) If it seems too thick, add additional milk. Stir to combine.
Scoop the overnight oats into one-cup (half pint) jars. Screw the lids on tight and place them in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight. Serve as-is or top with berries, chocolate shavings, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts!

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Notes

*Protein powder - The calculations on the nutritional facts are a little flexible here. Since you can select any vanilla flavored protein powder you like, including various types of plant-based protein, or whey protein, in any brand. The scoop sizes are also different. Some protein powders include a 1-tablespoon scoop, others include a scoop that's more like a quarter cup. Because of this, you may need to adjust the liquid in your recipe, so you don't end up with a gloppy texture. The final product should have a texture similar to oatmeal.

Overnight oats will keep in the fridge for about 3-5 days when stored in airtight jars or containers. Add your favorite toppings right before diving in for the best texture. If you prep them with fresh fruit already mixed in, they’re best enjoyed within a day or two - otherwise the fruit can turn mushy.

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