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With protein overnight oats you can have your oatmeal and get your protein in! This simple breakfast packs over 20 grams per serving.
Lately I’ve been focusing on my protein intake and looking for easy ways to increase the amount of protein I’m eating each day.
I eat oatmeal for breakfast almost daily and love it, but on it’s own it’s not super protein-rich. So recently I took my basic overnight oats recipe and added protein powder to create this protein overnight oats recipe. Â
During the summer months, when it’s too hot for warm oatmeal, overnight oats are the perfect way to satisfy your oatmeal craving! You still get to chow down on a bowl of oats, but they’re cool and refreshing.
Added bonus: they’re so easy to make and you can prep everything the night before.
I am a huge proponent of making protein oatmeal (aka proats)!
If you have ever eaten oatmeal and been hungry an hour later, it’s likely because you didn’t add any protein to your oats!
Adding protein to overnight oats ensures that breakfast will keep me full for hours and the vanilla protein powder I use adds extra flavor (and sweetness) as well.
Here’s everything you’ll need to make these protein-packed overnight oats:
If you don’t have protein powder on hand or simply don’t want to use it, here are some other ways to add protein to your overnight oats!
Greek yogurt: Add 1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt to the overnight oats mixture. This will add about 4 grams of protein, depending on what brand you use.
Cottage cheese: Add 1/4 cup cottage cheese to the overnight oats mixture. This will about around 7 grams of protein.
Nuts and nut butter: Chopped nuts and/or nut butter are a great way to add a little bit of extra protein to your overnight oats. They also add healthy fats, which will make the oats even more filling!
You actually don’t! I know the name is “overnight oats” but you actually just need to soak oats for a few hours.
When I am on top of my meal prep I prefer to soak the oats overnight. But if I forget to prep them, I just make the oats in the morning and let them soak for about 2-3 hours. The longer you soak the oats, the softer they will be. When I only soak for a few hours, the oats are a little chewier, but I don’t mind!
This is a great “base” recipe for protein overnight oats. It’s designed to eat cold, but if you would rather eat them warm you can heat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds after the oats soak.
You can enjoy the overnight oats plain, but I recommend adding some toppings for extra flavor! I love adding fresh berries, sliced bananas, drizzled nut butter and/or sliced nuts.
One of the best parts about overnight oats is that they can be prepped in advance! After prepping your oats, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. You can make a double or triple batch and enjoy for multiple days! The longer you store overnight oats, the more liquid they will absorb so you may need to add an extra splash of milk before serving.
If you try this recipe for protein overnight oats be sure to leave a comment and star rating letting me know how they turned out. Your feedback is super helpful for the EBF team and other readers!
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This is my first foray into oats for breakfast, and this one is smashing.
Yay!! That makes me so happy to hear, Jackie. So pumped you loved your first oatmeal recipe!! Thanks for making it and for the review.
I made this using one scoop of PB2 with dutch cocoa instead of the protein powder and omitted the cinnamon. It was soooo delicious! I topped it with sliced almonds and unsweetened coconut. As soon as I started eating, I feared that the bowl would disappear too quickly and that I would want more. It was satisfying to the last bite, and just the right amount. Thanks for such a great recipe! This is my first attempt at overnight oats, and I am sold.
Woo! I love hearing this, Windee! I’m so glad these overnight oats were such a hit! Thanks so much for the review. I really appreciate it!
I have a question about protein powder. I’ve tried a couple kinds and find they leave have a grainy texture. does your protein powder do this? I just haven’t found one I like it.
I’ve found Nuzest to be one of the best protein powders texture and taste wise! You can use the code eatingbirdfood for 15% off if you want to try it. 🙂
Love this recipe! Wondering if instead of powdered protein we can use a protein shake?
I’m sure that would work just fine!
What is the substitute for protein powder.
Hey Thanaa – I would just use my basic overnight oats recipe, which has Greek yogurt if you’re looking for a little protein in your overnight oats. 🙂 You can also skip the yogurt and just use more liquid instead.