Delicious High Protein Overnight Oats
High Protein Overnight Oats are a healthy breakfast option for those who want to feel energized throughout the day. They are so easy to prepare the night before and require minimal ingredients.
If you’re looking for a way to boost your protein intake, adding high-protein ingredients to your overnight oats is a great option.
Why You’ll Love this Recipe!
- Easy to prepare
- Customizable to your tastes
- Keeps you full until lunch
- High in protein and fiber
- You can make it vegetarian/vegan using dairy-free milk, milk, and vegan protein powder, and gluten-free if you use gluten-free oats.
If oatmeal is your favorite breakfast go-to in the morning, also try these Tasty Chocolate Chip Baked Oats!
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Old-fashioned oats or rolled oats work perfectly in this overnight oats recipe. You can also use quick oats.
- Protein powder adds, of course, more protein. The amount of protein will vary depending on the brand.
- Ground flaxseeds or chia seeds add fiber, healthy fats, and a little protein.
- Oat milk, almond milk, or your favorite milk to mix with the oats.
- Yogurt (such as low-fat Greek or plant-based) gives high-protein overnight oats some creaminess and extra protein.
- Toppings like fruit, nuts, and granola add flavor, nutrients, and texture.
Variations
Chocolate raspberry protein overnight oats
To make chocolate raspberry protein overnight oats, follow the recipe and use chocolate protein powder. Top with ½ cup of raspberries.
Banana peanut butter protein overnight oats
If you love peanut butter and banana flavors, try this banana peanut butter protein overnight oats recipe. Mix chocolate or vanilla protein powder and one tablespoon of peanut butter. Top with ½ cup of sliced bananas.
Blueberry vanilla protein overnight oats
Another delicious variation is blueberry vanilla protein overnight oats. Follow the recipe for overnight oats using vanilla protein powder. Also, add one teaspoon of vanilla extract for even more vanilla flavor. Top with ½ cup of blueberries.
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, add the old-fashioned oats, protein powder, and flaxseeds to a mason jar or container with a lid.
Then add the milk and yogurt and mix until the ingredients are combined. Cover with the lid and place in the refrigerator for at least 5 hours.
Before eating, add toppings such as fruit, nuts, or granola. If your overnight oats are too thick, stir in some extra milk.
Common Questions
There are various ways to add more protein to oatmeal. Protein powders vary in protein content, but all of them will add a good source of protein. Yogurt, especially Greek yogurt, is another good source of protein for overnight oats. Also, add nuts or nut butter such as almonds, almond butter, or peanut butter.
Once you have made the overnight oats, top them with the fruit. But adding the fruit when you are ready to eat the overnight oats is the best way to keep them from getting soggy.
You can store high protein overnight oats for up to 5 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutritional Benefits
The benefits of high-protein overnight oats are impressive and include satiety (keeping you feeling full), weight management, promotes muscle recovery and growth, and improved energy levels.
And we can’t forget the nutritional benefits alone from oatmeal. Oats are naturally a gluten-free grain that is a good source of quality protein and an excellent source of soluble fiber and manganese. And oats are a good source of phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and thiamine.
This High-Protein Overnight Oats recipe has 39 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber, helping you to stay full until lunchtime!
Storage Instructions
Store the overnight oats in your airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can eat cold overnight oats or heat them in the microwave for 30-60 seconds if you prefer warm.
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High Protein Overnight Oats
Equipment
- mason jar
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds or chia seeds
- ½ cup oat milk or your favorite milk
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
- toppings such as fruit, nuts, or granola
Instructions
- First, add the old-fashioned oats, protein powder, and flaxseeds or chia seeds to a mason jar or container with a lid.
- Then add the milk and yogurt and mix until the ingredients are combined. Cover with the lid and place in the refrigerator for at least 5 hours.
- Before eating, add toppings such as fruit, nuts, or granola. If your overnight oats are too thick, stir in some extra milk.
