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High-Protein Overnight Oats Recipe

High-Protein Overnight Oats

These versatile high-protein overnight oats can be customized with your favorite flavors. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack on the go.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Soaking Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 1 jar
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Overnight Oats Base
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk plain or vanilla
  • 1/4 cup plain or vanilla greek yogurt see notes for vegan option
  • 1/2 cup old fashion rolled oats gluten-free certified or regular
  • 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder whey or pea
  • 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Banana Bread
  • 1/2 spotty banana mashed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • sliced banana for topping
Pumpkin Spice Latte
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 - 2 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Apple Pie
  • 1/4 - 1/3 cup apple small cubes
  • 1 - 2 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • pecans for topping
Peanut Butter & Jelly
  • 1 - 2 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup fresh strawberries diced
  • 1/4 cup almond milk additional
Peaches ‘n Cream
  • 1/4 cup almond milk additional
  • 1 - 2 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1/4 peach diced
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Coconut Bliss
  • 1 - 2 tablespoon shredded coconut
  • sliced banana for topping

Equipment

  • Sealable Mason Jar

Method
 

  1. In a sealable mason jar or small container, add the base ingredients. Stir well and make sure all oats are submerged in the almond milk. You may need to add an extra splash of milk.
  2. Pick the flavor you are making and add the ingredients.
  3. Place the lid on top of the jar or container to seal.
  4. Set in the refrigerator to soak overnight or for at least 6 hours and up to 5 days.
  5. When ready to serve, add additional almond milk if you'd like and any desired toppings.
  6. Enjoy chilled!

Notes

These overnight oats can be easily customized with your preferred toppings. To make the recipe vegan, substitute greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt of your choice.