Description

A nutritious and delicious Protein Overnight Oats recipe featuring Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, and rolled oats, perfect for a quick, high-protein breakfast that can be prepared the night before. Topped with your favorite nuts, fresh fruit, and a drizzle of dark chocolate for added flavor and texture.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or milk of choice)
2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder (1/2 scoop, whey protein or substitute with an additional 1/4 cup rolled oats)
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten free if needed)
2 teaspoons coconut sugar
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon pure almond extract (optional)
Small pinch kosher salt

Toppings

Sliced and toasted almonds (or other nuts)
Peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)
Fresh fruit (blueberries, strawberries, and bananas recommended)
Orange zest (or lemon zest)
Drizzle of dark chocolate

Instructions

Whisk Protein Mixture: Briskly whisk the plain nonfat Greek yogurt, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, and vanilla protein powder together in a mixing bowl or large measuring cup until smooth and fully combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: Add old-fashioned rolled oats, coconut sugar, pure vanilla extract, optional pure almond extract, and a small pinch of kosher salt to the protein mixture. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Refrigerate: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or seal the lid of the jar and refrigerate the mixture for at least 8 hours or up to 5 days to allow the oats to soak and soften while flavors meld.
Prepare to Serve: When ready to eat, stir the overnight oats once more to mix. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a little extra almond milk and stir to adjust.
Add Toppings and Enjoy: Transfer the oats to a serving bowl and garnish with your choice of sliced and toasted almonds, peanut butter or nut butter, fresh fruit like blueberries, strawberries, or bananas, a sprinkle of orange or lemon zest, and a drizzle of dark chocolate. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can substitute the protein powder with an extra 1/4 cup of rolled oats for a non-protein powder version.
Use gluten-free rolled oats if you require a gluten-free recipe.
Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of coconut sugar or using a sugar substitute.
For vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt and use a vegan protein powder.
Prepare multiple jars in advance to have ready-to-eat breakfasts throughout the week.
Feel free to customize toppings according to personal preference or seasonal availability.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: No-cook, Refrigeration
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cup)
Calories: 290 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 110 mg
Fat: 4.5 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 24 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg

Keywords: overnight oats, protein breakfast, Greek yogurt oats, healthy breakfast, easy overnight oats, high protein oats