Protein Overnight Oats (Single Serve or Batch Prep!)

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Protein Overnight Oats (Single Serve or Batch Prep!)

This single-serve or batch-prep ahead creamy protein overnight oats recipe is made easily with just 5 ingredients, including Greek yogurt and protein powder. Everything comes together in a mason jar, making it the simplest meal prep situation ever, with no cooking or extra dishes required.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword breakfast, overnight oats, protein overnight oats

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 5

Servings

Calories 338

Author Robyn Conley Downs

Equipment

Mason Jar

Ingredients

¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds
3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ cup milk
1 serving vanilla protein powder

Optional to Taste

2 teaspoons maple syrup

Instructions

To a 8-oz mason jar, add the milk and protein powder, shaking until well combined.
Add the oats, chia seeds, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Cover and shake until the ingredients are very well mixed. Taste a tiny bit and add maple syrup if necessary. Let settle for 2-3 minutes, then shake again until you see no clumping.
Store in the fridge overnight or at least 4 hours.
When ready to serve, uncover and add any topping you like.
Store, refrigerated, for up to 4 days.

Notes

Rolled oats work best for this recipe. Steel cut oats will not work.
Nutrition facts calculated without optional sweetener or toppings. Protein content calculated using whey protein, but total protein will depend on the specific protein powder and milk you use.
Most commercial protein powders contain sweetener, and will likely provided enough sweetness, but if you like a sweeter, feel free to add the optional sweetener.
This recipe can easily be multiplied based on the number of servings you need.

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