Protein Overnight Oats

These protein overnight oats are an easy, tasty, and healthy breakfast option that'll keep you satisfied all morning long. Best of all, they're made with rolled oats, protein powder, and just a handful of simple ingredients! 

The Best Protein Overnight Oats

These creamy overnight oats are the ultimate protein-packed breakfast. They're made in minutes, require no cooking, and could double as breakfast and dessert, all while being super healthy! Also, since these overnight oats are loaded with over 35 grams of protein, they make for an excellent pre or post-workout meal!

Plus, they're super versatile - you can really add any toppings you want to 'em, so you can have these protein overnight oats every day and never get bored!

Another thing I love is this recipe is so quick and easy to prepare. Just add the ingredients to a jar the night before, and in the morning, you'll wake up to a delicious and filling breakfast.

I especially love making these protein overnight oats when I know I won't have a lot of time in the morning. They're an excellent grab-and-go option that is so satisfying and filled with nutrients to start your day off on the right foot. Shamelessly, I eat these in my car while I'm driving into the office more than I'd like to admit.

By the way, if you want to try another high protein breakfast recipe that's perfect if you're low on time, give this Oreo protein shake a try! All it takes is 5 minutes, and it literally tastes like a liquid Oreo.

Ingredients You'll Need

• Old-fashioned rolled oats
• Vanilla protein powder- you can use whey protein powder or plant-based protein powder. Chocolate protein powder works great too.
• Chia seeds- for added fiber and protein.
• Almond milk- I like to use unsweetened vanilla almond milk, but any milk will work!
• Non-fat greek yogurt- my favorite kind is Fage Total 0.
• Optional sweetener- honey, maple syrup, or liquid allulose.

Here are a few of my favorite toppings:

• Banana and coconut flakes
• Peanut butter, almond butter, or any nut butter and nuts
• Cocoa powder and chocolate chips

If you're looking to keep this recipe more low carb and keto friendly, I have some great keto yogurt recommendations on my keto yogurts list.  Just use one of those yogurts, add it to this keto overnight oats recipe, and add any mix-ins you want.

By the way, you can use almost all of these ingredients to make these protein bites, so you might want to make those next! Also, if you've got some leftover oatmeal, you can put it to good use and make these oat flour pancakes or this oatmeal banana bread.

How To Make Protein Overnight Oats

This recipe makes 1 large serving of protein overnight oats. But, of course, you can double or triple the recipe for more and have a jar ready to go for multiple days throughout the week! Or, you can break up the one serving into two or three if you want a smaller option.

Step 1: Combining The Ingredients

First, use a measuring cup and spoon to measure out the right portions of each ingredient. Then, in a mason jar - or an airtight container - combine the old fashioned oats, protein powder, chia seeds, almond milk, Greek yogurt, and sweetener of your choice.

By the way, the oatmeal will almost double in size overnight, so I recommend using a container that is at least two times the size of the ingredients in it.  Also, I found a 1:1 ratio of rolled oats to almond milk is the best for the consistency and texture of these oats. But if you want yours to be thicker, you can use less milk. And if you want them runnier, use more milk.

Step 2: Refrigerating

Anyway, next you'll want to put on the lid or cover of the container and refrigerate it overnight. This will give the oats time to soften and properly absorb the flavors. With that said, if you want to eat your overnight old fashioned oats on the same day, you'll want to refrigerate them for at least 4 hours.

Step 3: Serving

The next morning, your oats are ready to eat! Take them out of the refrigerator and top them with your choice of add-ins. As I mentioned, this recipe is very versatile, so feel free to experiment with what you have available. Whichever toppings you decide to choose, you can't go wrong, so enjoy!

How To Store These Overnight Oats

When I make this recipe, I like to make a few servings, so I have a mason jar filled with the chilled oats on hand for a few days during the week. Preparing a few at a time literally takes no extra effort, so it's well worth it.

Then these protein powder overnight oats with protein powder will last for up to 5 days in the fridge, without toppings, as long as they're kept in a resealable jar or airtight container. If you want to freeze overnight oats, you can store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

Whenever you want to eat it, take the jar out, add your toppings in, and enjoy! Oh, and if you're starting from frozen overnight oats, let them thaw in the fridge overnight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are overnight oats a good source of protein?

Overnight oats on their own have one of the highest protein contents compared to other grains, so they're a great source of protein. And to boost the protein content, even more, I added a scoop of protein powder and Greek yogurt to the recipe, making one serving have over 35 grams of protein.

How much protein does Overnight oats have?

So, as I just mentioned, these high protein overnight oats have over 35 grams of protein - 37 grams to be exact. But you can actually make them higher in protein if you want! There are many yogurts that have a higher protein content, and you can use Fairlife milk which has double the amount of protein as regular milk. And for even more protein, you can add peanut butter, almond butter, or any nut butter in them.

Is it Ok to put protein powder in oatmeal?

Yes, of course! Protein powder is a great tool to boost the protein content of oatmeal. And the natural flavor of oatmeal goes pretty well with almost any protein powder. When adding protein powders to your oatmeal, though, remember to add extra milk or water since the protein powder will make the oatmeal much thicker.

More High Protein Recipes

• Protein balls
• Protein donuts
• Protein pancakes
• Protein waffles
• Protein blueberry muffins
• Protein peanut butter cookies
• Banana protein shake

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Protein Overnight Oats

Yield: 1 serving

Prep Time: 1 minute

Total Time: 1 minute

These protein overnight oats are an easy, tasty, and healthy breakfast option that'll keep you satisfied all morning long. Best of all, they're made with rolled oats, protein powder, and just a handful of simple ingredients! 

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Ingredients

• ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• ½ tablespoon chia seeds
• ½ cup almond milk
• ¼ cup non-fat greek yogurt
• 2-3 Tablespoons honey, maple syrup, or liquid allulose (optional for added sweetness)

Topping options:

• Banana and coconut
• Peanut Butter and Nuts
• Cocoa Powder and Chocolate Chips

Instructions

1. Combine oats, protein powder, chia seeds, almond milk, greek yogurt, and honey in a resealable glass jar or airtight container.
2. Refrigerate overnight.
3. Serve with desired toppings: option 1 banana and coconut, option 2 peanut butter and nuts, option 3 cocoa powder, and chocolate chips.

Notes

Store in a sealed jar or container in the fridge for 5 days or freezer for 3 months.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 321Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 7gSugar: 0gProtein: 37g