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Master Guide: Creamy High-Protein Overnight Oats for Busy Mornings

Close-up of creamy overnight oats topped with fresh raspberries and cinnamon powder in a glass jar.
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Learn how to make the best creamy overnight oats. This no-cook breakfast is perfect for meal prep, offering a healthy, high-protein start to your day that is ready when you wake up.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rolled oats (old fashioned oats)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder (optional, for high-protein version)
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Gather your ingredients. You will need a jar or container with a lid, like a Mason jar.
  2. In the jar, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, and protein powder (if using). Stir these dry ingredients together.
  3. Add the milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup or brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the jar.
  4. Stir or shake the mixture well until all ingredients are fully incorporated and there are no dry clumps remaining.
  5. Place the lid securely on the jar and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
  6. In the morning, check the consistency. If the oats are too thick, add a splash more milk until you reach your preferred creamy texture.
  7. Add your favorite toppings, such as fresh berries, nuts, or a sprinkle of cinnamon, and enjoy this quick breakfast.

Notes

  • For a Cinnamon Roll flavor, add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the dry ingredients.
  • For a Brown Sugar flavor, use only brown sugar instead of maple syrup.
  • If you skip the protein powder, you may need slightly less milk for the right consistency.
  • These oats are excellent for breakfast batch cooking; prepare 3-5 jars at once for easy meal prep.

Nutrition

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