Protein Overnight Oats- 3 Ways

These healthy high-protein overnight oats are packed with protein and taste absolutely amazing! They are perfect for meal prepping and are an easy, nutritious way to start your day.

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• What makes these overnight oats "high protein"?
• Ingredients needed for these high-protein overnight oats:
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Flavors to try:
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Tips & Tricks
• Storing & Freezing
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Protein overnight oats are one the easiest ways to start your day, especially if you don't have time to cook up a big breakfast before heading out the door. There is a whopping 37 grams of protein that is packed into these oats! They are perfect for meal-prepping and keep you fuller longer throughout the day.

These protein powder overnight oats use both protein powder and greek yogurt to give you a boost in protein.

Below you will find a base recipe for these high-protein overnight oats and 3 amazing variations to add some extra flavor to your oats. This recipe takes 5 minutes of prep time and only uses 6 simple ingredients!

Also, be sure to try out my Raspberry Overnight Oats recipe- more overnight oats recipes are coming soon!

What makes these overnight oats "high protein"?

Almost everything in this recipe is a great source of protein. To start, a half cup of old-fashioned oats is about 5 grams of protein on its own. Both protein powder and greek yogurt are amazing sources of protein, as well as chia seeds. If you add nut butter like peanut butter, you get added protein from that as well!

I haven't been able to find a great plant protein that I love and would recommend, but I really love Driven Nutrition's protein powder because it is 98% lactose-free! Another great option is this brand of whey protein powder that you can typically find pretty easily.

Ingredients needed for these high-protein overnight oats:

Here are some notes on a few ingredients- please see the full ingredient list in the recipe card below!

• old-fashioned oats- Old-fashioned oats (rolled oats) are the star of the show here. By mixing them with milk and yogurt, they soak up all the liquid overnight but still keep their oat form so that they don't turn into mush like you sometimes get when cooking oatmeal. Use gluten-free rolled oats to make this recipe gluten-free.
• greek yogurt- An amazing source of protein, I used non-fat greek yogurt and typically go for plain or vanilla flavored.
• protein powder- Adding protein powder to your oats is an amazing way to get extra protein in. Make sure you use a protein powder that you love & enjoy, there are some protein powders out there that straight up do not taste good, and won't taste good in the oats! If protein powder isn't your thing, you can omit it from the recipe.
• chia seeds- These add a lot of nutrients and also make the oats extra creamy after soaking up the liquid overnight!

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Combine the oats, protein powder, and chia seeds in a container such as a mason jar or Tupperware.

Step 2: Pour in the milk, yogurt, and honey. Mix until well combined, making sure to stir up any chunks of protein powder that may be stuck on the bottom.

Step 3: Cover with a lid and place into the fridge overnight or for at least 5 hours.

Step 4: Add extra add-ins for flavor- see the notes below!

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Flavors to try:

Strawberries & Cream- use vanilla protein powder when making the overnight oats. Add in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Dice up a few fresh strawberries and top with whipped cream or cool whip!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana- use chocolate protein powder when making the overnight oats. Add ½-1 tablespoon of peanut butter and some banana slices to your overnight oats. I like to sprinkle this kind with mini chocolate chips!

Peanut Butter & Jelly- use vanilla protein powder when making the overnight oats. Add in 1 tablespoon peanut butter, 1 tablespoon jam (I like raspberry), and sprinkle the top with roasted peanuts for extra crunch! You can use fresh berries if you prefer them over jam as well.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tips & Tricks

• Use mason jars for easy storage, plus they are cute! I also love weck jars and glass tuppaware containers.
• Use a protein powder you love. There are a lot of gross-tasting protein powders out there, which won't make your oats taste good. I find that whey proteins typically taste better than plant protein. This brand of protein powder is my current favorite for things like smoothies and overnight oats.
• Use any toppings you enjoy- nut butter, dried fruit, seeds, granola, fresh fruits, and spices (like cinnamon). These are super customizable which is why I love them so much!
• Add fresh fruit the morning of or night before. This way your fruit doesn't get mushy while sitting in the oats for a few days. If I want to add fresh strawberries, I will dice a few up either the night before or the morning of to add to my protein overnight oats.

Storing & Freezing

Overnight oats will stay good in your fridge for up to 5 days. They only get creamier over time. If your oats seem to be dry (from sitting and soaking up all the liquid) just add a splash of milk before eating. I would suggest refraining from putting any fresh fruit into them until they are ready to be eaten.

You can also freeze overnight oats in a freezer-safe container. To thaw, just place them in the fridge the night before you want to eat them.

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