Protein Overnight Oats (Printable)
High-protein overnight oats with Greek yogurt and chia seeds for a creamy, make-ahead breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup (90 g) rolled oats
02 - 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) unsweetened almond milk, or milk of choice
03 - 1 scoop (30 g) vanilla protein powder
04 - 1/2 cup (125 g) 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
10 - Fresh berries
11 - Sliced banana
12 - Nuts or seeds
13 - Drizzle of nut butter
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, add the rolled oats, almond milk, vanilla protein powder, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
02 - Stir everything together until fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth with no dry pockets.
03 - Cover the bowl or seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours so the oats and chia seeds can fully absorb the liquid and thicken.
04 - In the morning, give the oats a good stir and add a splash of almond milk if the mixture is too thick for your liking.
05 - Divide between two bowls or jars and finish with fresh berries, sliced banana, a handful of nuts or seeds, and a drizzle of nut butter.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The protein from Greek yogurt and the powder keeps you full until lunch without that mid-morning crash that sends you hunting for snacks.
- Everything comes together in one bowl with zero cooking, so even on your most chaotic evenings you can still set yourself up for a decent morning.
02 -
- If your protein powder is especially sweet, cut the maple syrup in half first and taste before adding more, because oversweet overnight oats are genuinely unpleasant at six in the morning.
- Chia seeds clump if you do not stir thoroughly right away, and those little gummy balls will stubbornly refuse to dissolve no matter how much you stir later.
03 -
- Let the mixture sit on the counter for ten minutes after stirring before refrigerating, because this gives the chia seeds a head start on absorbing liquid and prevents them from settling into a hard layer at the bottom.
- A tablespoon of nut butter swirled in before refrigeration adds richness that makes you forget this is actually good for you.