The Best Protein Overnight Oats Recipe! These protein powder overnight oats are easy to make and so yummy – perfect for a quick breakfast!
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I’m about to introduce you to a game-changing breakfast that is both incredibly easy and incredibly good for you!
Overnight oats are the ultimate time-saving and delicious breakfast option. With just 5 minutes of prep the night before, you’ll wake up to a nutritious and fulfilling meal that will keep you fueled throughout the day.
Some of our other favorites are our Almond Joy Overnight Oats, Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats, Banana Bread Overnight Oats, and Mango Overnight Oats!
These Overnight Protein Oats are the best way to start the day!
Can you put protein powder in overnight oats?
- Yes! Protein powder is a great addition to your overnight oats.
Why you’ll love this Overnight Protein Oats Recipe
There is a lot to love about this recipe. It’s one of our favorite healthy breakfasts because it’s:
- Customizable –There are hundreds of ways to customize overnight oats from milk, to mix-ins, to protein powder + more!
- Super Easy to Make – Shake up the ingredients and add your toppings in the morning. That’s it!
- Meal Prep Friendly – These oats are great for meal prepping because they only take a few minutes to assemble. They also last for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Protein Powder Overnight Oats ingredients
Here’s what you need to make these overnight oats:
- old fashioned rolled oats
- nonfat greek yogurt
- vanilla protein powder
- almond milk
- cinnamon
- berries- I used a mix of blueberries, raspberries, and chopped strawberries
You can find substitutions for all of these ingredients below in the green shaded box.
How to make Overnight Oats with Protein Powder
- Pour all ingredients into a mason jar or sealable container. Shake/stir until all ingredients are mixed.
- Place oats in the refrigerator to chill overnight. When ready to eat, enjoy hot or cold.
Overnight Oats Recipe with Protein Powder variations
Rolled Oats: I have not tried this oatmeal recipe with quick cook oats. I think it may work, but they might get soggier quicker. I wouldn’t recommend it. Irish/Steel Cut Oats will not work in this recipe. If you need a Steel Cut Oats recipe, check out this Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal!
Blended Oats: We love this Blended Baked Oats Recipe!
Greek Yogurt: You can substitute greek yogurt with non-dairy yogurt if you’d like. The oats will not be as high in protein.
Vanilla Protein Powder: Here’s a link to the protein powder we used in this recipe. You can also use vegan protein powder. If you don’t prefer protein powder, try our Berry Overnight Oats!
Milk: You can sub almond milk for any kind of milk (dairy, oat, rice, coconut milk, etc). Any kind will work!
Cinnamon: Is optional but really adds good flavor
Fruit: Any fruit will work in this recipe! We also love Mango Oats, Strawberry Oats, Blueberry Oats, Apple Cinnamon Oats, and Banana Oats.
what kind of oats should I use for overnight oats?
For the recipe, you’ll need to use old fashioned rolled oats. These are the only oats that will work for making overnight oats! (Steel cut oats will not absorb the liquid and quick cook oats will get too mushy!)
Protein Overnight Oats FAQs
There are 34g of protein per serving of this recipe.
Yes, oats do have protein.
Ensure your protein powder is fully dissolved in milk or water before adding oats!
Yes! They are a great, healthy, filling breakfast.
Storing High Protein Overnight Oats
How Long do Overnight Oats Last? : This will last in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. It’s best eaten 24 hours later, the oats get soggier as they sit in the fridge.
Freezing: We have never tried freezing overnight oats. I wouldn’t recommend it!
Reheating: You can eat overnight oats cold or hot. You can reheat this recipe in the microwave.
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Overnight Oats with Protein Powder
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nonfat greek yogurt
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 cup berries- I used a mix of blueberries raspberries, and chopped strawberries
- 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup optional
Instructions
- Pour all ingredients in a mason jar or sealable container. Shake/stir until all ingredients are mixed.
- Place oats in the refrigerator to chill overnight. When ready to eat, enjoy hot or cold.
Rob says
Enjoyed this recipe very much. Simple, healthy and delicious! I did have to add some honey to help sweeten it a little since I used fat free sugar free yogurt. Somewhere, I believe a video, and even in a picture above, it mentioned adding maple syrup. Is there a reason it’s no longer in the recipe?
The Clean Eating Couple says
It’s listed as optional because most protein powders are pretty sweet!