Protein Overnight Oats Recipe
These high protein overnight oats are a quick, no-cook breakfast packed with 35 grams of protein to keep you full for hours. Rolled oats soak overnight with milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, and chia seeds to create a cold, creamy texture you can customize with your favorite flavors. Perfect for busy mornings and effortless meal prep.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 392kcal
Equipment
- mason jar or any airtight container with a lid
Ingredients
"Base" Protein Overnight Oats Recipe
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 scoop protein powder about 32 grams; choice of flavor
- 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
- ⅔ cup milk of choice
- 2 Tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon honey
Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats
- chocolate protein powder
- 2 Tablespoons chocolate chips or cacao nibs
Blueberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
- vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats
- strawberry protein powder
- ½ cup strawberries chopped
Instructions
- Decide which flavor variation you want to make and gather any add-ins.
- To a mason jar or airtight container, add the oats, protein powder, and chia seeds. Starting with dry ingredients helps everything mix smoothly.
- Pour in the milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and honey. The mixture will start to thicken as the protein powder hits the liquid—that’s normal.
- Stir until the oats look silky and no dry pockets remain. If using a jar, secure the lid and shake until fully combined. The mixture should be pourable; add a splash more milk if it’s already very thick.
- Stir in fruit or chocolate chips now, or wait to add them in the morning for a firmer texture and brighter flavor.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the softest, creamiest oats. Stir well before eating.
Notes
- Old fashioned rolled oats are the best for making overnight oats. It will give you the best texture for overnight oats. Quick oats will be soggy. Steel cut oats will not soften much and cause your oats to be chewier.
- Before chilling, the mixture should be slightly loose—like a thin pancake batter. It will thicken significantly as it soaks.
- Too thick in the morning? Add a splash of milk. Too thin? Stir in an extra teaspoon of chia seeds and let the oats sit for 10 minutes.
- These oats stay fresh for up to 5 days when stored properly in an airtight container in the refrigerator. So prep several jars at once and rotate flavors throughout the week.
Nutrition
Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 524mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Calcium: 353mg | Iron: 4mg
