Description
A quick and nutritious high-protein overnight oats recipe that takes only 5 minutes to prepare. Packed with protein from oats, chia seeds, protein powder, and Greek yogurt, this recipe offers versatile flavor variations including Chocolate Peanut Butter, Strawberry & Creme, and Cinnamon Mixed Berries. Perfect for a healthy, satisfying breakfast served cold.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp protein powder (add more for extra protein)
- 1 cup oat milk (or any milk of your choice)
- ½ tsp maple syrup or honey (optional, add more if you like sweeter)
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt (optional)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Variation
- 1 tbsp smooth peanut butter
- ½ tbsp cacao powder
- Sliced banana (for topping)
- Honey (optional, for drizzling)
Strawberry & Creme Variation
- Additional Greek yogurt (optional, for stirring in)
- ½ cup diced strawberries (for topping)
- Maple syrup (for drizzling)
Cinnamon and Mixed Berries Variation
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup blueberries and raspberries (for topping)
- Ground cinnamon (for dusting on top)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base Mixture: In a container or mason jar, combine old fashioned oats, chia seeds, protein powder, oat milk, optional maple syrup or honey, and Greek yogurt if using. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly mixed and there are no clumps.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the jar with a lid and place it in the refrigerator overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften.
- Morning Toppings: The next morning, remove the jar from the fridge and add your desired fruits and toppings. Serve cold and enjoy your nutritious breakfast!
- Create Chocolate Peanut Butter Variation: To the base ingredients, add peanut butter and cacao powder before refrigerating. Stir well until fully combined. In the morning, top with sliced banana and drizzle additional honey if desired.
- Create Strawberry & Creme Variation: Mix extra Greek yogurt into the base ingredients before refrigerating for a creamier texture. The next day, top with diced strawberries and drizzle maple syrup for sweetness.
- Create Cinnamon and Mixed Berries Variation: Stir almond butter and ground cinnamon into the base oats mixture. After refrigeration, top with blueberries and raspberries. Dust additional ground cinnamon on top and enjoy.
Notes
- The base recipe yields approximately 20-25 grams of protein per serving depending on protein powder and Greek yogurt added.
- Protein content can be increased by adding more protein powder or Greek yogurt.
- Use any milk of your choice; oat milk works well for a creamy texture.
- Sweetener is optional and can be adjusted to taste.
- Serving size is one jar, approximately one serving for a single individual.
- Overnight oats should be stored in the refrigerator and consumed within 1-2 days for freshness.
