High-Protein Overnight Oats
These high-protein overnight oats are creamy, customizable, and packed with over 40 grams of protein per serving. Designed for busy mornings, this grab-and-go breakfast is great for meal prep and can be adapted to different flavors like Banana Bread, Apple Pie, or Peanut Butter & Jelly. It’s a nutritious, satisfying way to start your day.
Servings: 1
Calories: 426kcal
Ingredients
Base (per serving):
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk plain or vanilla; more if needed
- ¼ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt or plant-based alternative
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats gluten-free certified or regular
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder whey or plant-based
- ½ tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Flavor Options (choose one):
Banana Bread:
- ½ ripe banana mashed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Sliced banana for topping
Pumpkin Spice Latte:
- ¼ cup pumpkin purée not pie filling
- 1 –2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- ¾ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Apple Pie:
- ¼ –⅓ cup apple diced small (+ extra for topping)
- 1 –2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pecans for topping
Peanut Butter & Jelly:
- 1 –2 tablespoons peanut butter
- ¼ cup diced fresh strawberries
- ¼ cup additional almond milk
Peaches ‘n Cream:
- ¼ cup additional almond milk
- 1 –2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- ¼ of a peach diced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Coconut Bliss:
- 1 –2 tablespoons shredded coconut
- Sliced banana for topping
Instructions
- In a sealable mason jar or container, combine all base ingredients. Stir until fully mixed, making sure the oats are well submerged. Add more milk if needed.
- Add your desired flavor ingredients to the jar. Stir again to combine.
- Seal the jar or container and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- In the morning, stir and adjust the consistency with a bit more almond milk if desired.
- Add any final toppings and enjoy chilled—or microwave for 30–60 seconds if you prefer it warm.
Notes
Rolled oats are best. Quick oats will be softer; avoid steel-cut oats.
Any milk can be used—almond, oat, cashew, skim, or 2%.
Use plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free version.
Oats should be covered by at least a few centimeters of liquid.
Keeps in the fridge up to 5 days—great for meal prep.
Can be frozen in individual servings and thawed overnight.
Warm in the microwave if desired.