Easy Protein Overnight Oats

My recipe for easy protein overnight oats is surprisingly delicious.  In the past, I’ve never liked overnight oats.  They felt mushy and like cold oatmeal.  So when I set out to create a high protein breakfast that was easy to make and convenient on those rushed weekday mornings, I started with oatmeal.  

There are so many recipes out there but I knew I needed mine to be different. Greek yogurt and granola have become a staple in our house for high protein, quick and easy snack or breakfast.  So I decided to add that to oats with some milk and see how it goes.  With a few tweaks and additional ingredients, my easy protein overnight oats were born!  

Ingredients for Protein Overnight Oats Recipe:

Greek Yogurt-  

1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt.  You could use flavored if you want. Vanilla or mixed berry would be good, but you can choose whatever flavor you like.

Milk-  

1/4 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk.  Any milk will work in this recipe, you can try cow’s milk, soy milk, oat milk, or coconut milk.   

Protein Powder-  

2 tablespoons of vanilla protein powder. There are a lot of different kinds of protein powder available these days.  Find one that you like and use it in this recipe.  I like the vanilla cream all-in-one protein powder from FlavCity.  A chocolate protein powder would also be fun to try.  If you are dairy free or vegan, be sure to grab a vegan protein powder or plant-based protein powder.  

Sugar-  

2 teaspoons of brown sugar, coconut sugar or any sweetener of choice. Agave syrup or maple syrup would also work.  You can also skip the added sugar altogether if you’d prefer.  

Vanilla Extract-  

1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. 

Salt-  

Pinch of salt 

Rolled Oats-  

1/2 cup rolled oats.  I use Quaker Old Fashion Oats.  You can also use quick oats or instant oats.  I would not recommend using steel-cut oats.  If you are looking to make this gluten free, be sure to get certified gluten-free oats.  

Chia Seeds-  

*optional 1 tablespoon of chia seeds can be added for additional protein.  I leave this up to you.  Chia seeds are a great source of protein and added fiber.  They are tasteless, but can get stuck in your teeth like poppy seeds.  

Favorite Toppings-  

I recommend fresh fruit, but you should add whatever you love.  My daughter likes fresh berries.  I like banana slices with a drizzle of honey. You could add peanut butter or almond butter as well.  Anything goes!  

Here’s how to make creamy overnight oats:

Mix the ingredients together

There is no wrong way to make classic overnight oats, but I have found that it’s easier to combine the ingredients fully if you add the oats last.  So begin by using an airtight container or mason jar.  To this add the yogurt, milk, protein powder, vanilla extract, sugar, and pinch of salt.  After you have stirred this all together, then add the oats.  Stir again and then you should cover the container and put it in the refrigerator overnight.

 

Add toppings and serve!

The next morning you will need to give the oats a good stir, and then serve.  Like I mentioned above, you can eat the overnight oats as is or add some toppings.  I encourage you to try out different things on top.  The oats are a blank canvas for whatever you feel like.  Keep it simple with fresh raspberries.   Or you can add sliced banana, crunchy granola and a drizzle of honey.  For a tropical vibe, try diced mango and shredded coconut. There are so many different ways to top these overnight oats, let me know what you like best.

Why I love this recipe!

This recipe has been a game changer for us on busy mornings.  The best part about this recipe is you can make a big batch and eat it all week.  It’s a great way to get in a good amount of protein first thing in the morning.  I love that I can give my family an easy breakfast with great flavor and a lot of protein.  

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