High-Protein Overnight Oats Recipe
Start your day with a protein-packed and delicious breakfast by making these high-protein overnight oats. They are easy to prepare, customizable, and perfect for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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Oats:
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
Protein Powder:
- 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or flavor of choice)
Liquid:
- 3/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
Greek Yogurt:
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
Extras:
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon nut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 banana (mashed or sliced)
- pinch of salt
Optional Toppings:
- berries, granola, nuts, or drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mason jar, mix oats, protein powder, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, nut butter, vanilla extract, banana, and salt.
- Refrigerate: Cover and chill overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Stir, add desired toppings like fruits or nuts, and enjoy cold or warm.
Notes
- Use flavored protein powder for sweetness.
- For creaminess, substitute some milk with Greek yogurt.
- Can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
