Description
These high-protein overnight oats deliver everything I love about mornings that don’t rush you. They’re creamy, filling, endlessly customizable, and packed with nourishing ingredients that carry you through the busiest of days.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (plain or vanilla)
- 1/4 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder (whey or pea)
- 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Banana Bread: 1/2 ripe banana (mashed), 1 tsp cinnamon, sliced banana for topping
- Pumpkin Spice Latte: 1/4 cup pumpkin puree, 1-2 tbsp maple syrup or honey, 3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Apple Pie: 1/4-1/3 cup diced apple (+ more for topping), 1-2 tbsp maple syrup or honey, 1 tsp cinnamon, pecans for topping
- Peanut Butter & Jelly: 1-2 tbsp peanut butter, 1/4 cup fresh diced strawberries, 1/4 cup extra almond milk
- Peaches ‘n Cream: 1/4 cup additional almond milk, 1-2 tbsp maple syrup or honey, 1/4 peach diced, 1 tsp cinnamon
- Coconut Bliss: 1-2 tbsp shredded coconut, sliced banana for topping
Instructions
- In a mason jar or airtight container, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, protein powder, and vanilla extract. Stir well.
- Add the ingredients for your chosen variation. Mix again.
- Cover with a lid and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6 hours).
- In the morning, give it a stir. Add a splash of almond milk if you like it looser. Top with fresh fruit, nuts, or a dollop of yogurt.
Notes
Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture. Adjust milk amount based on preferred consistency. For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
