These high protein overnight oats are one of our go-to breakfasts or snacks. They're easy, versatile, and packed with protein to fuel your day. We love to prep them in individual jars at the beginning of the week and enjoy them all week long.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- These high protein overnight oats are packed with 25+ grams of protein for busy mornings
- The best part of these oats is that they are versatile and have simple ingredients
- Top these oats with fresh fruit and any of your favorite toppings
- Try any of the four different flavors we recommend for the perfect make-ahead morning meal
Ingredient Notes
For the base recipe
- Old-fashioned oats - be sure to use old fashioned oats for this recipe. Steel-cut oats and instant oats won't work here.
- Chia seeds
- Vanilla protein powder (about a ¼ cup, feel free to reduce to 2 tbsp if you prefer a less strong taste) - plant-based protein powder or whey protein powder will both work great. Our favorite is Just Ingredients.
- Unsweetened almond milk - any milk or non-dairy plant-based milk (almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk) will work here.
- Salt
- Vanilla
- Optional: dash of cinnamon, a drizzle of honey or pure maple syrup if you would like to sweeten it. The fruit would provide some natural sweetness but feel free to add additional.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Topping Options
Peaches and cream
Fresh peach, dollop of vanilla greek yogurt, sliced almonds or a sprinkle of granola, honey is optional
Apple cinnamon
Diced apple + a sprinkle of cinnamon, honey is optional
PB & J
Fresh raspberries, drizzle of peanut butter, honey is optional
Tropical
Fresh diced mango and shredded coconut, honey is optional
Equipment You’ll Need
- Jars or air tight containers (we love these* ones!)
- Measuring cups and spoons
Step by Step Directions
For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Step 1: Add all of the ingredients for the base oat recipe to a jar or airtight container. Mix well. Add the toppings of your choice on top of the oats but don’t mix them in.
Step 2: Store the jar in the fridge for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
Tips & Variations
- Use any toppings you like - feel free to get creative with flavor variations! You can also use chocolate protein powder or a little cocoa powder for a chocolate version. Banana slices and vanilla Greek yogurt is a good combo as well.
- Want extra protein? You can add a little cottage cheese or greek yogurt that will also make creamy overnight oats.
- These oats are a great option and easy way to feed a group. Just make a big batch in a bowl and serve it with a bar of toppings.
FAQ
Yes, this recipe is gluten-free with the use of certified gluten-free oats. For a dairy-free and vegan option, use dairy-free milk and vegan protein powder.
If you like this high protein recipe, check out a few of our other oat recipes:
- Chocolate Protein Baked Oats
- Blueberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
- Cookie Dough Baked Oats
- Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
If you make this high protein overnight oats recipe, please let us know how it turns out in the comments below and/or rate the recipe! Don’t forget to tag us on Instagram to show us your finished product—it makes our day every time we see you trying the recipes we love!
High Protein Overnight Oats: 4 Ways
Ingredients
For the base oat recipe
- ⅓ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds (or 1 tablespoon chia + 1 tablespoon hemp seeds)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about ¼ cup, feel free to reduce to 2 tbsp if you prefer a less strong taste)
- ¾ cup almond milk
- A pinch of salt
- A dash of vanilla extract
- Optional: dash of cinnamon, a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if you would like to sweeten it
Topping Options
- Peaches and cream: fresh peach, dollop of vanilla greek yogurt, sliced almonds or a sprinkle of granola, honey is optional
- Apple cinnamon: diced apple + a sprinkle of cinnamon, honey is optional
- PB&J: fresh raspberries, drizzle of peanut butter, honey is optional
- Tropical: fresh diced mango and shredded coconut, honey is optional
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients for the base oat recipe to a jar or airtight container. Mix well. Add the toppings of your choice on top of the oats but don’t mix them in.
- Store the jar in the fridge for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
Notes
- This recipe is gluten-free with the use of certified gluten-free oats. For a dairy-free and vegan option, use dairy-free milk and vegan protein powder.
NUTRITION
The recipe can be found on My Fitness Pal by searching "BWB High Protein Overnight Oats." Nutrition was calculated using Just Ingredients vanilla protein powder.
The nutrition content provided for each recipe is an estimate created through the My Fitness Pal database. Please be aware that the nutritional content of each recipe may vary based on the products you use, the precision of your measurements, and the source you use to obtain nutrition data. While we try to provide accurate information, we give no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the nutritional information provided.
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