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    Basic Overnight Oats with Protein Powder

    Published: Jan 18, 2021 · Modified: Jan 25, 2021 by Meesha · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This basic overnight oats with protein powder is packed with at least 15g of protein, healthy and will definitely keep you satisfied for hours !

    Overhead view of jars of overnight oats topped with blueberries, granola and peanut butter. They are arranged on a wooden chopping board

    If you are looking for something that is higher in protein for breakfast, definitely try making some protein overnight oats ! The high protein content will definitely keep you full and satisfied until lunchtime.

    But if you are not a fan of protein powder, feel free to omit it and add other protein sources instead ! ( Peanut butter, chia seeds and flax seeds are some of my favorite. )

    If you are more of a savory breakfast person, this curry tofu scramble makes the perfect high protein breakfast !

    Jump to:
    • 🌾What are overnight oats
    • 🥛What you will need
    • Notes / substitutions
    • 🔪How to make
    • 🥜Other high-protein add-ins / variations
    • ❔Commonly asked questions
    • Other make-ahead breakfast
    • 📖 Recipe

    🌾What are overnight oats

    For those of you who are unfamiliar with overnight oats, they are essentially a no-cook method of preparing oats. Raw oats are soaked in milk or water for a few hours. This allows the oats to swell and soften up.

    Oftentimes, other add-ins such as dried fruits, sweetener and nut butters are added to flavor the oats.

    🥛What you will need

    Ingredients needed like oats, protein powder, maple syrup and milk

    Notes / substitutions

    • Both quick oats and rolled oats can be used in this recipe. While you can use steel cut oats to make overnight oats, they need to be soaked longer. ( at least 48 hours )
    • Make sure to use certified gluten-free oats if you would like to make them gluten-free.
    • To make them vegan, use a vegan protein powder blend.
    • Any kinds of plant milk works in this recipe. If you are not vegan, feel free to use cow's milk instead.
    • The maple syrup can be substituted with any other sweeteners like stevia, coconut sugar or date syrup.

    🔪How to make

    In a mason jar / bowl / tupperware containers , add in all ingredients and mix well.

    Mixing the overnight oats mixture in a glass jar

    The mixture should be on the watery side as the oats will absorb the liquid and swell up upon soaking. If it is too dry, add a splash more milk and give it a quick stir.

    Let the mixture sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving. For best result, let it sit in the fridge overnight ( hence the name overnight oats. )

    When ready to serve, divide the oats into 2 bowls and topped it with some fresh fruits and nut butter. Alternatively, simply grab a spoon and eat it straight out from the jar. ( Which is what I like to do ! )

    🥜Other high-protein add-ins / variations

    Here are some add-ins ideas that can further bump up the protein content of this recipe:

    • Nut butters - some of my favorite includes peanut butter, almond butter and cashew butter. You can also use seed butter instead to make this nut-free.
    • Chia and flax seeds - They are not only pretty high in protein, but are also a really great source of omega-3.
    • Use milk that are higher in protein like soy and pea milk as opposed to rice or oat milk.
    • Top it with some silvered almonds or your favorite chopped nuts.
    A sideview of 3 jars of overnight oats arranged on a wooden chopping board

    ❔Commonly asked questions

    Can it be warmed up ?

    If you prefer your oats to be warm, you definitely can warm it up before enjoying ! To do so, simple microwave it for 1-2 minutes until hot.

    How long can it last in the fridge ?

    They will last in the fridge for up to 5 days, hence making them the perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings. But do bear in mind that the oats will continue to soften up as it sits in the fridge for longer.

    What is the minimum soaking time ?

    Ideally, let them soak for at least 8 hours, but they are ready to be consumed after 2 hours. The texture will be slightly chewier due to the short soaking time.

    Can the protein powder be omitted ?

    Yes, you can definitely omit it. But do reduce the amount of milk used to 1 cup, or it will turn out to be slightly watery.

    Other make-ahead breakfast

    • Vegan Oatmeal Pumpkin Banana Bread
    • Chocolate Banana Baked Oatmeal
    • Vegan Banana Date Oatmeal Muffins
    • Peanut Butter and Banana Breakfast Oatmeal Bars

    If you did make this recipe, do leave a rating and comment down below, we love hearing from you! Subscribe to My Plantiful Cooking to get new recipes delivered straight to your inbox! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest to get the latest updates. 😉

    📖 Recipe

    Sideview of overnight oats in a jat topped with blueberries, granola and peanut butter

    Basic Overnight Oats with Protein Powder

    Meesha
    This basic overnight oats with protein powder is packed with at least 15g of protein, healthy and will definitely keep you satisfied for hours !
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 2 hrs 5 mins
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 283 kcal

    Equipment

    • mason jars

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup rolled / quick oats use gluten-free if needed
    • 1 ¼ cup almond milk or any other milk of choice
    • ¼ cup protein powder
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or other sweetener of choice
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    Instructions
     

    • In a jar / bowl, combine together all ingredients and mix well. The mixture should be slightly watery, so add more milk if needed.
    • Let it chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before consuming. For best result, let it sit overnight.
    • Before serving, top it with fresh fruits and add a splash more milk, if the mixture is too thick.

    Notes

    Protein powder can be omitted, but do reduce the amount of almond milk to 1 cup. 
    Feel free to add in other add-ins like chia seeds and peanut butter. 
    You can use protein powder of any flavor to make this recipe. 
    Overnight oats are best consumed within 5 days. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 17gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 228mgPotassium: 232mgFiber: 5gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 36IUCalcium: 274mgIron: 3mg

    Nutrition info calculated is just a rough estimate and is provided as a courtesy. Bear in mind that value will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it is highly recommended that you calculate it on your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.

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