High Protein Overnight Oats (3 Flavors!) - Happy Honey Kitchen (2024)

Healthy High Protein Overnight Oats with 35 grams of protein are a breakfast you will jump out of bed for! Meal prep oatmeal with protein powder, yogurt, and chia seeds to keep you energized all day and full for hours.

Looking for more oatmeal breakfast recipes? Try chocolate baked oatmealorcinnamon roll overnight oats next time.

Every Sunday, I like to meal prep multiple flavors of these protein overnight oats in individual containers. I love having these jars in the fridge for a quick and nourishing breakfast on the go.

I will guide you through how to make easy overnight oats with 3 flavor variations. Overnight oats with protein powder are a healthy breakfast meal prep and a great option for busy mornings.

About High Protein Overnight Oats

• Flavorful: The flavors are so indulgent, you will think you are eating dessert for breakfast. The key is purchasing a quality protein powder with a flavor you enjoy.
• Quick and easy to make with only a handful of pantry ingredients and fresh fruit.
• Meal prep for an easy way to eat a nutritious breakfast daily.
• Protein packed: Overnight oatmeal with protein powder is an amazing way to add protein to your diet. These protein oats (aka proats) are full of protein from a variety of sources: protein powder, milk, and yogurt.

Ingredients

This makes a “base” high protein oatmeal recipe. Continue reading for ideas on how to season oatmeal to make a variety of flavors. Find the exact measurements in the recipe card.

• Old fashioned oats - using old fashioned oats (rolled oats) is important; quick cook or instant oats won't have the same consistency.
• Milk of choice– As a personal preference, I like coconut milk overnight oats, but any milk will work in this recipe.
• Protein powder– I like to useOptimum Nutrition whey proteinorSignature whey protein, but any type of protein powder will work great. If you’re wanting a specific flavor for your oats, make sure you use that flavor of powder.
• Greek yogurt– when testing this recipe, I noticed that adding plain Greek yogurt gave the oatmeal an extra creamy texture. Plus, its’s another great source of protein.
• Chia Seeds - Chia seeds are a great source of healthy fats, like Omega-3, and fiber.
• Honey – optional for a natural sweetener
• Vanilla extract - optional to give oatmeal extra flavor

Substitutions

• If you don’t have protein powder, you can use a store-bought protein shake in place of the milk and powder.

• You can use pure maple syrup as a sweetener instead of honey.

• Add your favorite toppings: fresh fruit, a dollop of peanut butter or almond butter, or a sprinkle of brown sugar.

• Use your favorite milk to make protein oatmeal. Like I mentioned earlier, I use coconut milk, but almond milk, oat milk, and cows’ milk would be great options too.

• If you don’t have yogurt, try this recipe with cottage cheese or a nut butter to up the protein content.

How to Make Protein Overnight Oats

This make-ahead breakfast recipe is easy to double or triple in order to make a large batch for meal prepping. You can make protein powder overnight oats in individual containers or one large container to portion out throughout the week.

I prefer to make this recipe in individual mason jars for aquick, high protein breakfast you can grab-and-go.

First: Decide what flavor oatmeal you want to make and get those additional ingredients ready. Keep in mind that the "base" recipe for protein overnight oats tastes amazing as is, so there is no need for add-ins, if you don’t want to use them.

Then: Line mason jars in a row on the kitchen counter. An easy way to meal prep is to make an assembly lineand add each ingredient to each container one by one. Start by adding a scoop of protein powder and all dry ingredients followed by wet ingredients.

Last: Stir the mixture well and cover with an airtight lid.Keep oats in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before eating. Ideally, let them soak overnight to allow the oatmeal to fully soften, they are best eaten the next morning.

Expert Tips

• Stir oats well before refrigerating and eating. If the protein powder isn’t mixed well, your oats may have a powdery consistency.
• If your overnight oatmeal is too thick, add a splash of milk until it reaches the consistency you like.
• To get extra creamy oats, don’t skip the yogurt.
• Instead of stirring, if you’re using mason jars to make overnight oats, simply tighten the lid and shake the container to mix well.

Recipe FAQs

Storage

Overnight oatmeal will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Mason jars are the best container for overnight oats, but any glass jar or airtight container with a lid will work. I use these16 ounce wide mouth mason jarswhen making protein overnight oats.

If you freeze this recipe, it will increase the shelf life, but keep in mind that it may affect the taste, texture, and quality. For optimal quality, we recommend to freeze the oats right after making them. Freeze overnight oats in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator the night before eating them.

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