Quick & Creamy High Protein Overnight Oats
This creamy, high-protein overnight oats recipe is a quick and nutritious make-ahead breakfast made with rolled oats, Greek yogurt, protein powder, chia seeds, and milk. It’s easily customizable with flavors and toppings for endless variety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or preferred type)
- 1 scoop (about 30g) protein powder (vanilla or flavor of choice)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional, to taste)
- Optional toppings: fresh fruit, nut butter, jam, nuts, seeds, granola, etc.
Instructions
- In a jar or container, combine rolled oats, protein powder, and chia seeds.
- Add milk, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup or honey (if using).
- Stir well until smooth and fully combined, breaking up any clumps.
- Seal the container and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight.
- In the morning, stir the oats. Add more milk if needed to loosen the texture.
- Top with your desired toppings and enjoy.
Notes
- Use rolled oats for best texture — avoid quick oats or steel-cut oats.
- Protein powder flavor can change the profile — adjust sweetener accordingly.
- Add fresh fruit just before eating for best texture and freshness.
- If mixture thickens too much, stir in a splash of milk before eating.
- Store up to 5 days in the fridge — great for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (1x recipe)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
