These wholesome overnight oats with protein recipe ticks all the right boxes with fresh berries, chia seeds and a touch of maple syrup.
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I've been transitioning from summer to fall breakfast ideas here, and rather than going straight from smoothies to oatmeal I think I managed to strike the perfect balance with these overnight oats. They're loaded with fresh fruit but also contain just over 30 grams of protein thanks to the vanilla protein powder. This refreshing and balanced morning meal should definitely keep you fed and full until lunch. 🙂
If you love overnight oats and want to try some fermented food goodness mixed in, this kefir overnight oats recipe is so good! Or for another high protein recipe, try these overnight oats with peanut butter. And if you're more of a warm oatmeal kind of person, you can either heat this recipe in the microwave for 30-60 seconds before you eat it, or try this cooked blueberry oatmeal for another great breakfast idea.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- Only 5 minutes of prep time required, then simply refrigerate overnight
- Contains over 30 grams of protein per serving
- High fiber recipe with 10 grams of fiber
- Easy meal prep breakfast for busy mornings
- Enjoy warm or cold; either way is delicious!
🌿 Ingredients
The ingredients for this overnight oats recipe are all easily found at large grocery stores. The berries are totally optional; you can also top with sliced bananas, strawberries or your other favorite fruits. I like using Vega Protein Made Simple Vanilla protein powder since it contains natural ingredients, but feel free to substitute any protein powder you like (chocolate is fine too!)
See recipe card below for exact quantities.
📝 Instructions
Step 1: Place the oats, chia seeds, protein powder, syrup and sea salt in a small jar.
Step 2: Pour in the milk and mix well to incorporate everything together.
Step 3: Wash and add some fresh berries on top of your oats if desired, place the lid on your jar and refrigerate overnight.
Step 4: In the morning, mix the fresh berries in a little and enjoy! If you prefer warmer oats, heat the oats in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or to desired temp.
📋 Substitutions
As written, this recipe is vegan and dairy free. Feel free to make any of the following substitutions:
- Rolled oats - you'll definitely want to use old fashioned for this recipe as quick cooking oats do not stand up well and tend to get too mushy overnight
- Gluten free - if you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, make sure to use certified gluten free oats to avoid cross contamination issues with wheat
- Chia seeds - substitute ground flax seeds or just leave out if you don't have either (note that they do help thicken the oats, so you may want to use a little less milk if you're not using chia or flax)
- Maple syrup - substitute coconut sugar or honey
- Soy milk - use any other plant milk such as almond milk, or substitute dairy milk
- Mixed berries - substitute sliced bananas, strawberries, kiwi or any other favorite fruit
🔪 Equipment
You'll need the following equipment to make this recipe:
- working jar with lid or other covered jar like a Mason jar
🍱 Storage
Overnight oats will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days and work well for meal prep if you'd like to make ahead for the week. They don't stand up well to freezing.
🎉 Top tip
Just like with warm oatmeal, you can adjust the amount of milk you add to your overnight oats to make them the perfect consistency for you. As written, this recipe will yield slightly wet overnight oats, but feel free to cut back on the amount of milk if you like your oats to be a little less wet.
Enjoy!
💭 FAQ
One scoop of vanilla or chocolate protein powder is a good rule of thumb to make protein overnight oats, which will yield about 15-25 grams of extra protein per serving.
You can adjust the amount of milk to make your oats wetter or drier, and you can also add chia seeds, ground flax seeds or a little Greek yogurt to thicken the consistency.
Soy milk or dairy milk will yield more protein in addition to the added protein powder, but any plant milk such as almond milk will work as well.
Fresh berries such as blueberries, raspberries or blackberries work well over protein overnight oats, as well as sliced bananas and strawberries, sliced kiwi or other fresh fruits.
🍳 Recipe
Protein Overnight Oats
Equipment
- working jar with lid or other covered jar like a Mason jar
Ingredients
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats (see notes)
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder I like Vega Protein Made Simple Vanilla
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- pinch sea salt
- ¾ cup soy milk or other plant-based milk, or dairy milk
- ½ cup mixed berries optional, for topping
Instructions
- Mix: Place the oats, chia seeds, protein powder, syrup and sea salt in a small jar and pour in the milk, mixing well to incorporate everything together.
- Top: Wash and add the fresh berries on top of your oats if desired, place the lid on your jar and refrigerate overnight.
- Enjoy: In the morning, mix the fresh berries in a little and enjoy! If you prefer warmer oats, heat the oats in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or to desired temp.
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