5 Minute High Protein Overnight Oats Recipe
High protein overnight oats are a quick, nutritious, and delicious breakfast option perfect for busy mornings. Packed with protein, fiber, and healthy carbs, they help keep you full and energized throughout the day. This easy make-ahead recipe is ideal for meal prep and can be customized with your favorite flavors and toppings. The best part? It only takes 5 minutes to make!
High protein overnight oats are the ultimate combo of convenience, nutrition, and flavor. Once you learn how to make the base of overnight oats, you can experiment with different flavors like cocoa powder or nut butter, or add toppings like seeds, fruits, and nuts. Here I’m sharing 3 of my favorite ways to make overnight oats. Each jar contain about 20-25 grams of protein. If you’re looking for higher protein intake, you can add more Greek yogurt or protein powder.
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Ingredients for Overnight Oats Recipe:
I use these ingredients in my go-to overnight oats recipe:
- Old Fashioned oats – or whole rolled oats. I would not recommend using quick oats because they become too mushy when mix with milk.
- Chia Seeds – for extra protein, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Oat Milk – you can use almond milk, dairy milk, or any milk you like.
- Protein Powder – I use Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides. You can use an protein powder of your choice.
- Sweetener – this is optional, but I like to add a drizzle of either maple syrup or honey.
- Greet Yogurt – I add this sometimes if I want more protein and a creamier texture.
- Nut Butter – My go-to nut butter is almond butter and peanut butter. It adds more flavor to the oatmeal. You can use any nut butter you like!
Overnight Oats Recipe Variations (3 Ways)
Here are my 3 favorite ways to enjoy overnight oats:
- Chocolate Peanut Butter – I stir cacao powder and smooth peanut butter into the creamy oat base and top it off with sliced banana. Add a little fruit jam and they will taste just like PB&J!
- Strawberry and Creme – I load up this variation with Greek yogurt and diced strawberries, and topped with with more strawberries and nutty granola. Drizzle a little honey on top and you’ll have the creamiest oats!
- Cinnamon and Mixed Berries – I stir in almond butter and cinnamon powder into the creamy oat base. Then I top with blueberries and raspberries, and drizzle maple syrup on top.
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5 Minute High Protein Overnight Oats Recipe
Ingredients
Base Recipe
- 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
- â…“ cup Greek yogurt, (optional)
Variations:
Chocolate Peanut Butter
- 1 tbsp smooth peanut butter
- ½ tbsp cacao powder
- sliced banana
Strawberry and Creme
- â…“ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup diced strawberries
- granola
Cinnamon & Berries
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup blueberries and raspberries
Equipment
Instructions
Make the Base Recipe
- In a container or a mason jar, add oats, chia seeds, protein powder, milk, sweetener, and Greek yogurt (if using). Stir until well combined and there is no clumps. Cover with a lid and refrigerate overnight. (*Note: this base recipe yield about 20-25 grams of protein per serving/jar. If you want to increase protein intake, I recommend adding more protein powder and/or Greek yogurt)
- The next morning, add your fruits and toppings. Serve cold and enjoy!
Chocolate Peanut Butter
- Add the overnight oat base ingredients into a jar, then add peanut butter and cacao powder. Stir until well combined. In the morning, top with banana slices and drizzle more honey if desired.
Strawberry & Creme
- Add the overnight oat base ingredients into a jar, then add more Greek yogurt if desired. Stir until well combined. In the morning, top with strawberries sand drizzles of maple syrup.
Cinnamon and Mixed Berries
- Add the overnight oat base ingredients into a jar, then add almond butter and cinnamon. Stir until well combined. In the morning, top with blueberries and raspberries. Dust more ground cinnamon on top and enjoy!
