Description
A creamy, high-protein make-ahead breakfast packed with customizable flavors and satisfying macros. These protein overnight oats are your key to a nutritious, grab-and-go morning meal that fuels you all day.
Ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
1/3 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt or 1 scoop protein powder
1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds
1 tbsp nut butter
1–2 tsp maple syrup or monk fruit sweetener
1/4 tsp cinnamon or cocoa powder (optional)
Toppings: berries, banana, cacao nibs, coconut
Instructions
1. Start with a mason jar or container with lid.
2. Add oats, protein source (Greek yogurt or powder), chia seeds, milk, and sweetener.
3. Stir thoroughly to combine. Add nut butter last.
4. Seal the container and refrigerate at least 6 hours.
5. In the morning, stir again and add toppings.
6. Optional: Shake once during chilling for smoother texture.
Notes
Swap Greek yogurt with cottage cheese for extra creaminess.
Use plant-based protein and non-dairy milk for a vegan option.
Avoid chalkiness by mixing thoroughly and using yogurt.
Overnight oats last up to 5 days in the fridge.
Great for batch prep — freeze extra jars without fruit.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 300-400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30-40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25-35g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: high protein, overnight oats, make-ahead breakfast