High Protein Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Creamy high-protein overnight oats with Greek yogurt and chia seeds, prepped in just 5 minutes for a quick breakfast.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
04 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
→ Sweetener & Flavor
06 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 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:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, add the rolled oats, almond milk, vanilla protein powder, Greek yogurt, and chia seeds.
02 - Pour in the maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly until every ingredient is evenly distributed and the mixture is smooth.
03 - Seal the bowl or jar tightly with a lid and place it in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, allowing the oats and chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid and develop a creamy texture.
04 - The next morning, give the oats a good stir. Add a splash of almond milk if the mixture feels too thick until you reach your desired consistency.
05 - Divide between two bowls or jars and finish with fresh berries, sliced banana, chopped nuts, seeds, or a drizzle of nut butter.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The Greek yogurt and protein powder together make this genuinely filling, not just a sugar bomb disguised as health food.
- You can assemble four jars in ten minutes on Sunday and have breakfast handled until Thursday.
02 -
- Protein powder clumps if you dump it straight into cold liquid, so whisk it into the milk first or expect grainy pockets.
- Chia seeds sink and settle, so a mid fridge stir around hour four prevents a gummy layer at the bottom.
03 -
- Layer the oats and milk first, let them sit two minutes, then add the rest so everything blends without fighting dry clumps.
- A pinch of salt is the difference between flat and fantastic, never leave it out.