Protein Overnight Oats (3 Flavors)
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1-2 serving bowl or more if you are making all 3 flavors at once
- Spoons
- Refrigerator
Ingredients
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats Also known as rolled oats. We used gluten-free oats!
- 2 tablespoon protein powder Use one that you enjoy. If you prefer, skip it and use nut butter instead
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds To make the oats thicker and creamier, use either half amount of chia seeds or ground flax meal
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk I used unsweetened soy milk but you can use any of your choice (even regular milk – whole, reduced-fat, or fat-free)
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt I used plain and reduced-fat
- 2 tablespoon honey Or maple syrup or another sweetener of your choice
Instructions
- Add all the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl, including rolled oats, protein powder, and flax seeds, Stir well to distribute ingredients evenly. Then, stir in the milk, yogurt, vanilla extract, and honey.
- You may skip the sweetener if you prefer. If making in mason jars, close the lid well and give it a good shake to mix all the ingredients well.
- Seal the mixing bowl well with a silicone lid or use plastic wrap and top with a plate, and place it in the fridge overnight. Give a quick stir at least once during the soaking process.
- The next day, serve the protein overnight oats with one of our 3 suggested flavors or come up with one on your own (SEE NOTES).
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
- Strawberries and Cream- Dice up about 6-8 large strawberries. Use half to blend with 1 tablespoon of Greek yogurt and mix the mixture into the protein overnight oats. Then add some of the remaining chopped strawberries to the mixture and use the rest as a topping.
- Nutella- Just mix in ½-1 tablespoon of Nutella with the protein overnight oats right before eating. If you’d lik, top with mini bittersweet chocolate chips or hazelnuts.
- Banana Bread- After making and soaking our protein overnight oats, mix in and then top it with a small sliced banana cooked for 30 seconds in the microwave, along with 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup, and a dash of ground cinnamon. Oh-- don’t forget to add 1 tablespoon of crushed toasted walnuts.
Nutrition
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