Description
Creamy, customizable, and packed with 20–25g of protein, these overnight oats are the ultimate grab-and-go breakfast. Perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or anytime you need something quick, satisfying, and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon protein powder (add more for extra protein)
- 1 cup milk (any kind)
- ½ teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt (optional, for more protein and creaminess)
Instructions
- In a jar or container, combine oats, chia seeds, protein powder, milk, sweetener, and Greek yogurt (if using). Stir until well mixed and there are no clumps.
- For flavor variations, stir in peanut butter, cocoa, almond butter, cinnamon, or strawberries as desired.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 3 hours.
- In the morning, top with your favorite fruit, nuts, granola, or a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
- Stir and enjoy straight from the fridge.
Notes
This base recipe makes about 20–25g of protein per serving. Use gluten-free oats if needed. For dairy-free, use plant-based yogurt and milk. Adjust sweetness and toppings to taste. Keeps in the fridge up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
