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Overnight Oats with Protein Powder

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  • Author: Emmily
  • Total Time: 4–8 hours (overnight)
  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Overnight oats with protein powder offer a nutritious, delicious, and convenient breakfast or post-workout meal. Packed with protein and fiber, this easy-to-make recipe is fully customizable with your favorite mix-ins like fruits, nuts, and nut butter. Simply combine rolled oats, protein powder, and a liquid of choice, refrigerate overnight, and enjoy a satisfying meal in the morning. Ideal for meal prep, it's an excellent option for busy days or those looking to fuel their body with a healthy, balanced meal.

Ingredients

Ingredients:

½ cup rolled oats (or quick oats)

1 scoop protein powder (vanilla, chocolate, or unflavored)

½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)

2 teaspoons chia seeds or flaxseeds (for thickness)

½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

1 teaspoon honey, maple syrup, or stevia

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

½ banana, sliced (optional)

¼ cup berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries) (optional)

1 tablespoon chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans) (optional)

1 tablespoon peanut or almond butter (optional)

1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Instructions:

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a jar or airtight container, mix rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and cinnamon.

  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk, vanilla extract, and sweetener. Stir until fully combined.

  3. Customize and Refrigerate: Add any optional mix-ins (fruit, nuts, nut butter), stir, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

  4. Serve and Enjoy: The next morning, stir and adjust the consistency with more milk if needed. Garnish with additional toppings before serving.

Notes

  • You can adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or stevia).
  • For thicker oats, add more chia seeds or reduce the amount of milk.
  • Freeze individual portions for up to a month, but avoid adding fresh fruits until serving to prevent mushiness after thawing.
  • Flavored protein powder, such as chocolate or vanilla, works well in this recipe.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Chilling Time: 4–8 hours (overnight)
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://cookedbymomy.com/overnight-oats-with-protein-powder-2/