Published 8/19/2024 We have spent countless mornings devouring different bowls of oatmeal and overnight oats, but nothing beats our protein overnight oats. These are not only a delicious, time-saving breakfast option but also a perfect post-workout meal to refuel and recover. With just one base recipe and three delicious flavor options, this will soon become your go-to oatmeal recipe. Trust us when we say, this is the best protein overnight oat recipe on the internet. PS: if you’re more of a warm oatmeal kind of person, try our chocolate protein oatmeal, instead.
What you need for our protein overnight oats?
quick-cooking oats chia seeds Greek yogurt (for more protein) almond milk your favorite protein powder.
Remember, the flavor will vary based on what protein powder you use!
Ingredient Substitutions
Milk: Feel free to substitute milk with any plant-based options. The protein powder can be of any type – whey, plant-based, casein, etc. Seeds: If you’re not a fan of chia seeds, flax seeds are an excellent alternative. Oats: Though we used quick-cooking oats, old-fashioned rolled oats can also be used. The difference is that the old-fashioned oats leave you with chewier (but still delicious) overnight oats.
We’ve also provided three different flavor options in the recipe card. Scroll down to check out the flavor variations of apple cinnamon, chocolate peanut butter, or raspberry almond.
Raw Organic Protein
Pure Whey Protein
Protein Powder
Organic Whey Protein
Organic Protein Powder
Can I use steel cut oats instead?
We haven’t tested this recipe with steel-cut oats. Generally, steel cut oats are tougher and would need double the time and more liquid to be used. We do have a recipe for quick cooking steel cut overnight oats you can take a look at for more guidance.
Do I need to cook the oats first?
No, the beauty of overnight oats is that they soften and “cook” in the milk overnight.
How long do protein powder overnight oats last in the fridge?
Store your protein overnight oats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. However, we’ve found they taste best when consumed within 2-3 days.
Apple Cinnamon
¾ cup grated apple ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Chocolate + Peanut Butter
1/4 cup peanut butter, crunchy or smooth 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
Raspberry Almond
⅓ cup smashed, fresh raspberries 2 tablespoons sliced or slivered almonds
We suggest storing without toppings to keep the overnight oats fresh. Store toppings separately and top right before serving.
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Serving Suggestions
Pair these overnight oats with a hot cup of pour-over coffee, vanilla sweet cream cold brew, or a chai tea latte.
Guide to Overnight Oats
This is our guide to overnight oats. In this post, we’ll teach you how to make overnight oats and how to flavor them, too! We have a base recipe that we swear by and have tested 8 simple flavor variations so that you don’t get bored.
