Introduction
High-Protein Overnight Oats offer an effortless, nutritious breakfast option. With rolled oats, Greek yogurt and protein powder, these oats soak overnight so you wake up to a ready-to-eat meal delivering around 30-35 grams of protein. Customisable with fruit, nut butter or seeds, they’re perfect for busy mornings, healthy meal prep or keeping on track with your nutrition.
Prep Time: ~5 minutes
Rest Time: ~5 hours (or overnight)
Total Time: ~5 hours 5 minutes
Ingredients
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 scoop (≈30 g) protein powder
- ½ tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ cup milk of choice
- ¼ cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
- Optional toppings: fresh berries, nut butter, banana slices, granola
Step-by-Step Instructions
➜ In a jar or sealable container combine oats, protein powder and chia seeds.
➜ Add milk, Greek yogurt and sweetener if using, and stir well to ensure no lumps of powder remain.
➜ Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 5 hours or overnight until oats have absorbed the liquid and mixture is creamy.
➜ Before eating, stir and add toppings of your choice like berries, sliced banana or nut butter.
➜ Enjoy cold directly from the jar, or warm briefly in the microwave if preferred.
Pro Tips (FAQ-Style)
Can I double the recipe for a week of breakfasts?
Yes—just double all ingredients, mix in a larger container and portion into jars for up to 5 days of breakfasts.
What if the oat mixture becomes too thick?
Add a splash of milk before eating to loosen the texture and make it creamy.
Can I use a different protein powder or omit it?
Yes—the protein powder boosts protein significantly; if omitted, you’ll still have overnight oats but less protein and may need to adjust liquid ratio slightly.
Nutrition Summary
A creamy, protein-rich overnight oat option to fuel your morning.
Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar
1 serving | ~370 kcal | ~35 g | ~41 g | ~8 g | ~7 g | ~10 g
Nutrition facts are estimated.
High-Protein Overnight Oats
Effortless, nutritious breakfast option with rolled oats, Greek yogurt, and protein powder, customizable with your favorite toppings.
- Total Time: 305 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
Ingredients
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 scoop (≈30 g) protein powder
- ½ tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ cup milk of choice
- ¼ cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
- Optional toppings: fresh berries, nut butter, banana slices, granola
Instructions
- Combine oats, protein powder, and chia seeds in a jar or sealable container.
- Add milk, Greek yogurt, and sweetener if using, and stir well to ensure no lumps remain.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 300 minutes or overnight until the oats have absorbed the liquid and mixture is creamy.
- Stir before eating and add toppings of your choice like berries, sliced banana or nut butter.
- Enjoy cold directly from the jar, or warm briefly in the microwave if preferred.
Notes
This recipe can be doubled for a week of breakfasts. If the mixture becomes too thick, add a splash of milk before eating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
