High Protein Overnight Oats (35 Grams of Protein)

A delicious way to enjoy oatmeal, healthy High Protein Overnight Oats are a breakfast you’ll jump out of bed for! Perfect for breakfast meal prep and a great option for busy mornings.

Overnight oats with protein powder are a healthy breakfast option because 35 grams of protein are in a single serving. Meal prep oatmeal with protein powder, yogurt, and chia seeds to keep you full for hours and energized all day.

Looking for more oatmeal breakfast recipes? Try my chocolate baked oatmeal or cinnamon roll overnight oats next time.

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• Why You'll Love This Recipe
• Protein Overnight Oats Ingredients
• How to Make Protein Overnight Oats
• Flavor Variations
• Swaps & Subs
• Pro Tips
• FAQs
• Storage
• More Breakfast Recipes
• Protein Overnight Oats

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Quick and easy to make with only a handful of simple ingredients.
• Meal prep this high-protein oatmeal recipe for an easy way to eat a nutritious breakfast daily.
• Flavorful! The flavors are so indulgent, you will think you are eating dessert for breakfast, but they are healthy overnight oats.
• Protein packed! Getting enough protein in your diet is important for overall health, and although old-fashioned oats are good for you, they only contain a small amount of protein. Protein oats (aka proats) are full of, you guessed it, protein!
• Overnight oats with protein powder are the perfect healthy breakfast and an amazing way to add protein to your diet.

Protein Overnight Oats Ingredients

This makes a “base” high protein oatmeal recipe. Continue reading for ideas on how to season oatmeal to make a variety of flavors. Find the exact measurements in the recipe card:

• Old fashioned oats - using old fashioned oats (rolled oats) is important; quick cook or instant oats won't have the same consistency.
• Milk of choice – As a personal preference, I like coconut milk overnight oats, but any milk will work in this recipe.
• Protein powder – I like to use Optimum Nutrition whey protein or Signature whey protein, but any type of protein powder will work great. If you’re wanting a specific flavor for your oats, make sure you use that flavor of powder.
• Greek yogurt – when testing this recipe, I noticed that adding unsweetened Greek yogurt gave the oatmeal extra creamy texture. Plus, its’s another great source of protein.
• Chia Seeds - Chia seeds are a great source of healthy fats, like Omega-3, and fiber.
• Honey – optional for a natural sweetener
• Vanilla extract - optional to give oatmeal extra flavor

How to Make Protein Overnight Oats

This make-ahead breakfast recipe is easy to double or triple in order to make a large batch for meal prepping. You can make protein powder overnight oats in individual containers or one large container to portion out throughout the week.

I prefer to make oats in an individual mason jar for a quick, high-protein breakfast you can grab-and-go.

First: Decide what flavor oatmeal you want to make and get those additional ingredients ready. Keep in mind that the "base" recipe for protein overnight oats tastes amazing as is, so there is no need for add-ins, if you don’t want to use them.

Then: Line mason jars in a row on the kitchen counter. An easy way to meal prep is to make an assembly line and add each ingredient to each container one by one. Start by adding a scoop of protein powder and all dry ingredients followed by wet ingredients.

Last: Stir the mixture well and cover with an airtight lid. PRO TIP: if you’re using mason jars, simply tighten the lid and shake the container to mix well. Keep oats in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before eating. Ideally, let them soak overnight to allow the oats to fully soften, they are best eaten the next morning.

Flavor Variations

Don’t let the indulgent names fool you, protein powder overnight oats are a healthy breakfast option.

The instructions below are for a “base” protein oats recipe along with 3 flavor variations: Chocolate Chip, Blueberry Cheesecake, and Strawberry Shortcake. These delicious flavors come from adding flavored protein powder and fruit.

You’ll never have boring oats again. This is a chance to get creative in the kitchen – the flavor possibilities are endless!

Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats

Add chocolate protein powder to the base recipe then add chocolate chips to the mixture. Peanut butter, coconut flakes, and/or sliced almonds are also great additions to chocolate protein powder overnight oats.

Blueberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats

Add vanilla protein powder to the base recipe then stir in fresh blueberries to the mixture.

Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats

Add strawberry protein powder to the base recipe then stir in chopped fresh strawberries to the mixture.

Swaps & Subs

• You can use pure maple syrup as a sweetener instead of honey.

• If you don’t have protein powder, use a store-bought protein shake in place of the milk and powder.

• Add your favorite toppings: fresh fruit, a dollop of peanut butter or almond butter, or a sprinkle of brown sugar.

• Use your favorite milk to make protein oatmeal. Like I mentioned earlier, I use coconut milk, but almond milk, oat milk, and cows’ milk would be great options too.

• If you don’t have yogurt, try this recipe with cottage cheese or a nut butter to up the protein content.

Pro Tips

• If your protein oatmeal is too thick, add a dash of milk until it reaches the consistency you like.
• Stir well! If the protein powder isn’t mixed well, your oats may have a powdery consistency.
• To get extra creamy overnight oats, don’t skip the yogurt.

FAQs

Storage

Mason jars are the best container for overnight oats, but any glass jar or airtight container with a lid will work. I use 16 ounce wide mouth mason jars when making this high protein overnight oats recipe.

Overnight oatmeal will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container or 3 months in the freezer. If you want to freeze overnight oats it will increase the shelf life, but keep in mind that it may affect the taste, texture, and quality.

For optimal quality, it's recommended to freeze the oats right after making them. Freeze overnight oats in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw oats in the refrigerator the night before eating them.

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