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Home | Recipes | Protein Overnight Oats

Protein Overnight Oats

Published on July 1, 2021 by Stephanie Kay

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Made with rolled oats, yogurt, milk, and chia seeds, these protein overnight oats are a well-balanced meal complete with 25 grams of protein, lots of fiber, and plenty of healthy fats.  Whip these protein-packed overnight oats up tonight and you’ll have a healthy breakfast ready to go in the morning.

High-Protein Overnight Oats

 

This protein overnight oats recipe uses yogurt and chia seeds instead of protein powder to help boost the protein content and keep it 100% whole food-based. Although it calls for Greek yogurt, which adds an additional 5 to 10 grams of protein per serving, you could certainly use regular yogurt if you prefer. Just be sure to read the ingredients and opt for an unsweetened version if possible, as you’ll be adding some natural sweetener in the form of honey anyway.

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High-Protein Overnight Oats

Protein Overnight Oats

Author: Stephanie Kay

Made with rolled oats, yogurt, and chia seeds, these overnight oats are filled with 25 grams of protein.

  • Author: Stephanie Kay
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: By Hand
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup quick oats or rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 cup berries, frozen

Instructions

  1. Add berries to a mason jar or container. You can use fresh berries, however, frozen berries will create a syrup-like texture when they thaw to help infuse the overnight oats with flavour.
  2. In a separate small bowl, add oats and milk and stir until well combined. Then add the yogurt, chia seed, and honey, and stir again until well combined.
  3. Transfer the yogurt mixture to the mason jar on top of the berries, cover with a lid and transfer to the fridge overnight or for at least 2 hours.
  4. In the morning, remove the jar from the fridge and use a spoon to give it a good stir to mix the berries and yogurt. Feel free to adjust the texture with an extra splash of milk and/or a dollop of yogurt.
  5. These overnight oats can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 jar
  • Calories: 420 calories
  • Sugar: 26 grams
  • Fat: 11 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 62 grams
  • Fiber: 10 grams
  • Protein: 25 grams

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  1. Anonymous says

    August 17, 2021 at 2:44 pm

    Easy. Healthy.. makes a quick morning dash. Thank you.

    ★★★★★

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    • Susie in the country says

      April 24, 2022 at 7:34 pm

      soooo many carbs!

      Reply
      • Stephanie Kay says

        April 25, 2022 at 8:09 am

        This is an oatmeal recipe, which is made from oats, which are a source of carbohydrates, and there are berries in the recipe, which are also a source of carbohydrates (fibre), which is adding to the carbohydrate total. Fortunately, carbs, especially from whole foods, are incredibly healthy! Plus, it does contain 25 grams of protein, which is very high!

        Reply
  2. Anonymous says

    August 17, 2021 at 3:00 pm

    Made them in advance for the week. Delicious and satisfying breakfast!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Mike says

    August 17, 2021 at 4:34 pm

    Love this recipe! So easy to make. Keeps me full until lunch.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Amanda says

    August 17, 2021 at 6:40 pm

    Super easy and filling. A nice twist on overnight oats

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Leah says

    August 17, 2021 at 10:39 pm

    I love this recipe ! Super easy and so delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  6. Sara says

    August 18, 2021 at 5:18 pm

    These have become my go-to morning breakfast. Filling and tasty!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Peggy L Szalay says

      October 10, 2021 at 9:56 am

      What if you have casein protein sensitivity? Would you lose much if you swapped the dairy yogurt for almond or coconut yogurt?

      Thank you for this delicious looking healthy breakfast idea.

      Peggy

      Reply
      • Stephanie Kay says

        October 11, 2021 at 9:17 am

        Hi Peggy! Yes, you could use almond or coconut yogurt instead, the recipe and texture will still provide the desired outcome, however, please note that the recipe will be much lower in protein since their protein content is much lower than dairy yogurt.

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  7. Shirley Hadlock says

    August 18, 2021 at 5:24 pm

    Like to make this if I have an early morning appointment or if going for blood tests so it is ready when I get home. I do make it with Steel Cut Oats as I like the crunchiness.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Helen says

      May 14, 2022 at 10:20 am

      Do you do same recipe for steel cut?

      Reply
      • Stephanie Kay says

        May 16, 2022 at 8:00 am

        I wouldn’t recommend steel cut oats for this recipe, they will still be a little tough overnight. Rolled oats or quick-cooking oats would be best.

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  8. Barb says

    August 20, 2021 at 11:51 pm

    This is my go to. It is so filling and very easy.
    Highly recommended

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  9. Anonymous says

    February 1, 2022 at 9:20 pm

    Am I able to use any frozen fruit ?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Kay says

      February 2, 2022 at 1:35 pm

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  10. Michelle says

    February 18, 2022 at 1:47 pm

    I wonder if the consistency would be different with unsweetened vanilla almond milk??

    Reply
    • Stephanie Kay says

      February 18, 2022 at 2:06 pm

      It will be slightly lower in protein, but the consistency will work just the same! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Arlene Cole says

    November 4, 2022 at 3:10 pm

    A healthy and filling breakfast. A positive clean eating choice that can be changed up just by switching up the frozen or fresh fruit.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Stephanie Kay says

      November 4, 2022 at 3:54 pm

      I’m so happy you liked it, thank you for sharing!

      Reply
  12. Jackie Hunter says

    January 30, 2023 at 5:56 am

    Can we use steel cut oats for any of the overnight oatmeal? Or do you recommend only the quick cook oatmeal for your overnight oatmeal recipes?

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    • Stephanie Kay says

      January 30, 2023 at 8:29 am

      Quick oats or rolled oats are best for overnight oats, as steel-cut oats will not absorb the liquid as easily and therefore won’t get soft enough to provide the intended texture. I personally like the texture of quick oats in overnight oats best. 🙂

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