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.
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
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt, (optional)
Variations:
Chocolate Peanut Butter
- 1 tbsp smooth peanut butter
- ½ tbsp cacao powder
- sliced banana
Strawberry and Creme
- ⅓ 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!
Notes
*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
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