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Olivia Farnsworth

High-Protein Overnight Oats: Simple Delicious Recipe

High-protein overnight oats are creamy, satisfying, and packed with over 40g of protein. This High Protein Overnight Oats recipe featuring Overnight Oats Chia Seeds Greek Yogurt is the perfect Quick Protein Breakfast On The Go and a High Protein Easy Breakfast Meal Prep solution for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk, plain or vanilla (more if needed)
  • ¼ cup plain or vanilla greek yogurt
  • ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats, gluten-free certified or regular
  • 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder, whey or pea
  • ½ tablespoon chia seeds
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ---Flavor Variations---
  • Banana Bread Flavor:
  • ½ spotty banana, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Sliced banana for topping
  • Pumpkin Spice Latte Flavor:
  • ¼ cup pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 - 2 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • ¾ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • Apple Pie Flavor:
  • ¼ - ⅓ cup apple, small cubes (+ more for topping)
  • 1 - 2 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pecans for topping
  • Peanut Butter & Jelly Flavor:
  • 1 - 2 tablespoon peanut butter
  • ¼ cup fresh strawberries, diced
  • ¼ cup almond milk, additional
  • Peaches ‘n Cream Flavor:
  • ¼ cup almond milk, additional
  • 1 - 2 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • ¼ of a peach, diced
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Coconut Bliss Flavor:
  • 1 - 2 tablespoon shredded coconut
  • Sliced banana for topping

Method
 

  1. In a jar or bowl, combine almond milk, greek yogurt, rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and vanilla extract.
  2. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined.
  3. Choose your preferred flavor variation and stir in the additional ingredients accordingly.
  4. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4-5 hours.
  5. In the morning, stir the oats and add more almond milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
  6. Top with any fresh fruit or nuts specified in the flavor variation and enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • To make this recipe vegan, substitute the greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt and use a plant-based protein powder. Feel free to adjust the sweetness with maple syrup or honey as desired. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.