Protein Overnight Oats (Printable)

Make creamy, high-protein overnight oats with yogurt, chia, almond milk and protein powder; top with berries and nuts.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds

→ Protein Addition

05 - 1 scoop (about 2 tablespoons) vanilla or unflavored protein powder

→ Sweetener & Flavor

06 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup fresh berries
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts
10 - 1 tablespoon nut butter

# Steps:

01 - In a large bowl or jar, add rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and protein powder.
02 - Incorporate maple syrup or honey and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and cohesive.
03 - Cover securely and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight, to allow proper hydration and texture development.
04 - Stir the oats in the morning. Incorporate additional milk if a creamier or looser consistency is preferred.
05 - Top with fresh berries, chopped nuts, and nut butter as desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Your secret weapon for effortless, filling mornings is tucked away in the fridge, waiting to rescue you from a hectic start.
  • It’s endlessly customizable, which means no more breakfast boredom—add your favorite fruits or nuts each time.
02 -
  • One night I forgot to mix well enough, and woke up to a layer of dry oats at the bottom—always stir, even if you’re tired.
  • Soaking at least 8 hours gives the chia seeds their moment to shine—less time makes for a sad, soupy texture.
03 -
  • Layer toppings right before serving to keep textures fresh and vibrant.
  • The key to avoiding chalky oats is thoroughly whisking in the protein powder with your milk before adding the rest.