Protein Overnight Oats (Printable)

Protein-rich overnight oats with yogurt, chia and maple—mix, chill, and top with berries for a hearty start.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

02 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk or preferred milk

03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds

05 - 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder

06 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

08 - 1/2 cup fresh berries

09 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts

10 - 1 tablespoon nut butter

01 - In a large mixing bowl or jar, add rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and protein powder.

02 - Incorporate maple syrup or honey along with vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until well blended.

03 - Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid.

04 - In the morning, stir the oats well. Add extra milk if a lighter consistency is preferred.

05 - Garnish with fresh berries, chopped nuts, and nut butter as desired. Serve chilled.

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The oats truly taste like dessert but fill you up in a way that keeps those mid-morning cravings away.
I depend on this recipe during busy weeks because all the prep is done ahead of time, freeing me up when the day gets rolling.

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Once, I tried to use steel-cut oats out of curiosity, and the result was disappointingly crunchy rather than creamy—stick to rolled oats.
A little extra stirring after the first few hours helps prevent clumps and gives a smoother texture in the morning.

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Letting the oats soak for a full 8 hours makes them irresistibly creamy and prevents an uncooked taste.
Adding fruit and nuts just before serving keeps the textures fresh and the flavors bright.