Protein overnight oats are the perfect way to start your day.
Made with just 6 simple ingredients, including oats, milk, and protein powder, this quick breakfast has a whopping 34 grams of protein.
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Overnight oats have been a longtime favorite of mine, so it was no surprise that when I was looking for high protein breakfasts, I turned to overnight oats with protein powder. This is a go to for me because…
- Less than 5 minutes of prep.
- This high protein recipe is a healthy and satiating start to the day.
- A versatile recipe!
- Perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- Milk: Use the milk of your preference. I often use whole milk as it’s what we have on hand and I prefer the neutral flavor and creaminess it adds.
- Rolled Oats: Be sure to use rolled oats and not quick oats for the best results.
- Protein Powder: For my signature cake batter flavor, vanilla protein powder is my go to but feel free to experiment!
- Chia Seeds: I always add chia seeds for a boost of fiber & omega-3s.
- Almond Extract: This is the key secret ingredient to making these oats taste like cake batter. You can leave it out or swap for vanilla extract if necessary but it’s so good!
- Frozen Fruit: I love frozen cherries because they go so well with the almond extract flavor, but use the fruit of your choice.
Variations: Change up the protein powder flavor, extract, and fruit for a new combo and flavor profile every time. Feel free to add Greek yogurt if desired, but I don’t find it necessary as these oats are plenty creamy and high in protein as is.
How to Make Protein Overnight Oats
- Stir together all ingredients (except fruit).
- Top with frozen fruit.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or overnight.
I prefer to eat overnight oats chilled. But if looking for a warm protein oatmeal recipe, I use this high protein oatmeal one!
More Overnight Oat Recipes
Protein Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ½ tablespoon chia seeds
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract optional
- ½ cup frozen fruit berries or cherries
Instructions
- Stir together milk, oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and almond extract until well combined.
- Top with frozen fruit. Allow to sit overnight, or a minimum of 4 hours.
Notes
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