Looking for a high-protein breakfast to fuel your day? These protein overnight oats only take 5 minutes of prep and you can make these with water or milk. Endless flavor options mean you will never get bored with this meal prep breakfast.
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📖Why My Recipe Works
When you use a high-quality protein powder and oats, you don't need to add milk. You can but oats will thicken plenty with just water.
🧾Ingredient Notes
- Oats- Old-fashioned rolled oats. Use gluten-free, if needed. Quick cook oats can be used but it is not recommended to make them more than one day ahead. I don't recommend steel-cut oats for cold soaking.
- Chia Seeds- Chia seeds give overnight oats that thick pudding-like texture and add extra nutrients but feel free to leave them out if you aren't a fan.
- Kosher Salt- A little salt is needed to help bring out the nutty flavor in the oats and help your flavor mix-ins shine.
What Type of Protein Powder Should I Use?
The best type of protein powder really depends on your own personal preferences and whether or not you want vegan or gluten-free.
The recipe sticks with a basic vanilla flavor so you can dress up your completed oats with your own personal flavors, or whatever you have on hand!
Our favorite protein powers are:
Flavor Recommendations
There is no shortage of great ideas for overnight oats. Note: quantities are for one serving of oats.
- Chunky Monkey- ½ banana sliced, 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts, and 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
- Mexican Chocolate- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, pinch of cayenne (if you dare!)
- Mixed Berry- ⅓ cup each of sliced strawberries and blueberries, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pumpkin Pie- ⅓ cup of pureed pumpkin (I use canned but fresh works), ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pina Colada- ½ cup diced pineapple, 1 tablespoon shredded coconut, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (I really like this version for the grain-free)
- Peanut Butter and Jelly- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (or sub almond butter) and 2 tablespoons of your favorite jam (we like strawberry)
- Fall Harvest- ⅓ cup sliced apple, ¼ cup dried cranberries, 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Carrot Cake- ¼ cup shredded carrots, 1 tablespoon chopped pecans, 1 tablespoon raisins, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Blueberry Cardamom- ½ cup fresh blueberries, 1 teaspoon ground cardamom, pinch of lemon zest (optional but good!)
- Cherry Almond- ⅓ cup dried cherries (or ½ dried cherries, halved), ¼ teaspoon vanilla, 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
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How to Make Large Batch Protein Oats
Want to save time? Make a large batch of the dry mix so you can scoop and go? Mix together and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- 4 cups oats
- 1 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
To prepare, combine ½ cup of the oats mix with ¾ cup water in a bowl or jar. Cover and store in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
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Overnight Oats with Protein Powder
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats certified gluten-free if needed
- 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1¼ cup water or milk
Instructions
- Mix together all the dry ingredients and divide between 2 jars.1 cup old fashioned oats, 2 Tablespoons chia seeds, 2 scoops vanilla protein powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Add water for regular or milk for extra creamy. Stir to combine and refrigerate or 3 to 4 hours or overnight.1¼ cup water or milk
Notes
- This recipe has no added sugar because most protein powders have some type of added sweetness. You may want to add up coconut sugar or honey depending on your protein powder of choice.
Susan says
Great recipe for meal prep and when you are trying eat healthier.
Jen says
100%! Thanks for trying.