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Protein-Packed Creamy Overnight Oats

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A creamy, protein-packed overnight oats recipe that is quick, easy, and customizable with five delicious variations. Perfect for a nutritious and indulgent breakfast that fuels you through the morning.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (45g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup (120ml) milk of choice (unsweetened almond milk, oat milk, or dairy milk)
  • ½ scoop (about 15g) vanilla-flavored whey or pea protein powder
  • ⅓ cup (80g) plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon honey, maple syrup, or agave (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Measure ½ cup rolled oats and 1 tablespoon chia seeds per serving.
  2. In a small bowl or shaker, mix ½ scoop protein powder with ½ cup milk until smooth and lump-free.
  3. Blend ⅓ cup Greek yogurt with 1 teaspoon sweetener and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, then add a pinch of salt. Stir into the milk and protein mixture.
  4. Pour the milk mixture over the oats and chia seeds. Stir thoroughly to coat evenly.
  5. Add any variation ingredients now (e.g., ⅓ cup berries, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or nut butters).
  6. Transfer mixture to jars or airtight containers. Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. In the morning, check consistency and adjust by stirring in milk if too thick or yogurt/oats if too thin. Let sit 10 minutes if needed.
  8. Add fresh toppings like nuts, seeds, fruit slices, or nut butter just before serving.

Notes

Stir oats once halfway through soaking to distribute moisture evenly. Pre-mix protein powder with milk to avoid clumps. Add fresh fruit or crunchy nuts just before serving to prevent sogginess. For a smoother texture, blend soaked oats briefly before serving. Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days; do not freeze.

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