This creamy, thick vegan overnight oats is the perfect breakfast meal prep recipe! Packed with 35g of protein, it will keep you satisfied for hours. You only need a handful of ingredients and 5 minutes to make this recipe!
I love having a high-protein breakfast, as I find it incredibly satisfying, keeping me full until lunchtime. Although I love my protein waffles and protein pancakes, they are more of a weekend treat unless I make and freeze them ahead of time.
These protein overnight oats are perfect when I am pressed for time! I love meal prepping them on weekends, so I will have something to grab and go on busy mornings. Love pairing it with my tofu scramble or some vegan bacon for an additional boost of protein.
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💚Why you will love this recipe
- Quick and easy to prep - a 5-minute, no-cook recipe!
- A great make-ahead breakfast that is convenient and delicious
- Nutritious, packed with protein, and high in fiber
- Highly customizable with endless variations
🥣What you will need
📃Ingredients notes and substitutions
- Oats - Both rolled or quick oats can be used in this recipe. Rolled oats will yield a chewier texture, while quick oats give a smoother consistency. Steel-cut oats are too tough and WILL NOT work in this recipe.
- Protein powder - I am using a vanilla protein powder, but feel free to use other flavors!
- Sweetener of choice - Maple syrup is used in this recipe. However, you can opt for other liquid sweeteners such as agave, coconut nectar, or sugar-free syrup.
- Milk of choice - I usually opt for soy milk due to its high protein content. However, you can use other plant milks like oats, almonds, or pea milk.
🔪How to make
Start by combining the dry ingredients in a mason jar or container.
Add wet ingredients and mix until everything is well incorporated.
Refrigerate it for at least 4 hours or overnight until the oats are soft and thick.
When ready to serve, top protein overnight oats with desired toppings, such as banana slices, peanut butter, or chocolate chips.
✅Helpful tips
- Make overnight oats in a jar - Making it in a jar (especially a 16oz mason jar) is recommended, as you can make, store, and enjoy your oats in the jar itself.
- Adjusting the consistency of the oats - Before serving, give oats a quick stir. If it is too thick for your liking, add a splash of milk. Conversely, if it is too thin, gradually add more protein powder while stirring, a teaspoon at a time.
- Batch make the recipe - This recipe stores well, and I recommend multiplying this recipe to make a few servings as part of your meal prep!
- Serving overnight oats warm - If you prefer warm oats, transfer them to a microwavable bowl and heat until they are hot. You might need to add a splash of water or milk as the overnight oats thicken significantly the longer it is refrigerated.
✨Variations and add-ins
PB&J - Add 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter to your overnight oats, then top it with 1-2 teaspoons of jam right before serving.
Banana bread - Add ½ a mashed banana to the oat mixture. You might need to reduce the amount of milk used by ¼ cup. Optionally, top with chopped walnuts and sliced bananas before serving.
Chocolate - Use a chocolate-flavored protein powder, and add 1-2 teaspoons of cocoa powder. Optionally, stir in some chocolate chips.
Yogurt - To make this vegan protein overnight oats extra creamy, replace ¼ cup of milk with plant-based yogurts like soy yogurt or coconut yogurt.
Nut butter - Add 1-2 tablespoons of nut butter to make your oats extra creamy. My favorites include peanut butter, cashew butter, or coconut almond butter.
🍌How to serve
Here comes my favorite part - the toppings! There are endless combinations, and here is a list of my personal favorites:
- Fruits - Banana slices, fresh or frozen berries, chopped apples
- Chocolate - Chocolate syrup, chopped-up chocolate bar, dark chocolate chips
- Granola - Adding granola (like my banana protein granola or matcha granola) gives overnight oats extra crunch and texture.
- Nuts - I love adding some chopped nuts, especially almonds, pecans, walnuts, and hazelnuts. They give a nice nutty flavor and crunch.
- Drinks - I love pairing mine with coffee, such as my soy milk latte or protein iced coffee.
❄️Meal prep and storing suggestions
Storing - Protein overnight oats can be refrigerated for 4-5 days. However, the oats will get thicker the longer they sit. Hence, do give oats a stir before serving, adding some milk or water if needed.
As for the toppings, I highly recommend adding them to the oats right before serving. Some toppings, such as fruits and granola, might turn soggy if soaked for too long.
Switch things up - To keep things interesting, you can vary the flavor for each jar by changing up the flavor of protein powder used or mixing in additional ingredients such as nut butter, mashed banana, or cocoa powder. I highly recommend checking out the section above, ‘variations and add-ins, ’ to get you started.
Commonly asked questions
If you prefer warm oats, heat your overnight oats in the microwave at 30-second intervals until hot.
Both rolled and quick oats can be used in this recipe. Rolled oats will yield a chewier texture, while quick oats produce smoother overnight oats. Steel-cut oats are too tough and are unsuitable for this recipe.
If your protein overnight oats turn out too thin, gradually add more protein powder, a teaspoon at a time, until the desired thickness is achieved. Alternatively, stir in a teaspoon of chia seeds and allow the mixture to sit for a couple of minutes before serving.
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Protein Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats or quick oats (45g)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder around ¼ cup (30g)*
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 1 cup soy milk or another plant-based milk of choice
- 2-3 teaspoons maple syrup or agave nectar/coconut syrup/sugar-free syrup
Instructions
- Start by combining the dry ingredients in a mason jar or container.
- Add wet ingredients and mix until everything is well incorporated.
- Refrigerate it for at least 4 hours or overnight until the oats are soft and thick.
- When ready to serve, top protein overnight oats with desired toppings, such as banana slices, peanut butter, or chocolate chips.
Notes
- Make overnight oats in a jar - Making it in a jar (especially a 16oz mason jar) is recommended, as you can make, store, and enjoy your oats in the jar itself.
- Adjusting the consistency of the oats - Before serving, give oats a quick stir. If it is too thick for your liking, add a splash of milk. Conversely, if it is too thin, gradually add more protein powder while stirring, a teaspoon at a time.
- Batch make the recipe - This recipe can be refrigerated for up to 5 days, and I recommend multiplying this recipe to make a few servings as part of your meal prep!
Nutrition
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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