Description
A delicious and nutritious protein-packed overnight oats recipe with berries and nuts that delivers 35g of protein per serving. Perfect for busy mornings, this make-ahead breakfast keeps you satisfied until lunch while supporting muscle maintenance and energy levels throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (plain, high-protein variety)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (approximately 20-25g protein)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1/4 cup mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
- 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- Pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- In a mason jar or container with a lid, add the rolled oats, chia seeds, protein powder, and cinnamon. Give it a quick stir to ensure the protein powder is well distributed.
- Pour in the almond milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and sweetener if using.
- Stir all ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Make sure there are no dry pockets of protein powder or oats at the bottom.
- Seal your container and place it in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- In the morning, give your oats a good stir and top with mixed berries and chopped nuts.
Notes
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats instead of instant oats for the best texture.
- Add protein powder with the dry ingredients before adding liquids to prevent clumping.
- If the mixture looks too thick initially, add an extra 2 tablespoons of milk.
- Remember to stir before eating to redistribute nutrients and improve texture.
- Use plain Greek yogurt instead of flavored yogurt to avoid added sugars.
- Prepared overnight oats stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Add fresh fruit toppings only on the day of consumption to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 container (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: high-protein breakfast, overnight oats, protein oatmeal, healthy breakfast, meal prep breakfast, gluten-free breakfast, protein-packed breakfast