Protein Overnight Oats Breakfast (Printable)

Creamy make-ahead oats packed with protein from Greek yogurt and protein powder for lasting morning energy.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 1/4 cups milk or plant-based milk
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
04 - 1 scoop (about 1/4 cup) vanilla protein powder
05 - 1 tbsp chia seeds
06 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
07 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Optional Toppings

09 - Fresh berries
10 - Sliced banana
11 - Chopped nuts
12 - Nut butter
13 - Shredded coconut

# How To Cook:

01 - In a medium bowl or mason jar, add the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and no dry pockets remain.
02 - Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or seal the mason jar with its lid. Place in the refrigerator and chill for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and soften.
03 - In the morning, remove from the refrigerator and give the oats a good stir. Add a splash of milk if you prefer a thinner, creamier consistency.
04 - Transfer to serving bowls if desired and top with fresh berries, sliced banana, chopped nuts, nut butter, or shredded coconut. Serve chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The protein powder disappears completely into the creamy base so you never get that chalky aftertaste.
  • You can prep three days worth at once and each jar tastes better than the last.
02 -
  • Stir the protein powder in gradually rather than dumping it all at once or you will end up with stubborn clumps floating on top.
  • The oats will thicken dramatically in the fridge so err on the side of slightly more liquid than you think you need.
03 -
  • Certified gluten free oats are worth seeking out if you have any sensitivity because regular oats often share processing facilities with wheat.
  • Letting the oats sit a full eight hours rather than six makes a noticeable difference in creaminess that is worth the wait.

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