Description
High-protein overnight oats are a no-cook, nutritious, and filling breakfast made with oats, yogurt, nut butter, and no protein powder. This high-protein recipe is gluten-free, customizable, and fuel for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or higher for more protein)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional sweetener: honey or maple syrup, to taste
- Optional toppings: berries, bananas, cocoa nibs, cinnamon
Instructions
- In a jar or bowl, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, vanilla, and salt.
- Stir well, add nut butter, adjust sweetness with maple syrup or honey.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In the morning, stir and add toppings such as berries or bananas.
Notes
- No powder needed: Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and nut butter provide protein. (Use whole milk Greek yogurt for higher protein.)
- Let soak at least 4 hours to soften oats properly.
- Enjoy warm: Heat oats in the microwave for 30–60 seconds.
- Balance nutrients with fruit, seeds, or nuts as toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: High-Protein Overnight Oats, Protein Overnight Oats No Powder, High-Protein Meal Prep, Healthy Make-Ahead Breakfast, Gluten-Free