High Protein Overnight Oats are a quick and easy, make-ahead breakfast that will kick-start your day! Only 5 minutes of prep and you are set!
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Ingredients
- old fashioned or large flake rolled oats
- milk of your choice
- nut butter
- hemp hearts
- chia seeds
Optional Topppings
- chopped nuts
- seeds such as pumpkin or sunflower
- fruit
- extra milk, coconut milk
- maple syrup
- toasted coconut
- extra nut butter
- yogurt
- cinnamon
- sprinkle on some of my Killer Grain & Seed Cereal
Instructions
- In a glass jar, bowl, or storage container combine oats, nut butter, chia seeds, and hemp hearts.
- Add a splash of milk to help combine everything and stir. Add the rest of the milk and stir until combined.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 5 days. Serve warm or cold.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I use quick oats for this recipe? I don't recommend it because the texture is quite mushy. The oats will almost dissolve completely in the milk but this is also a personal prefference so feel free to use quick oats if you like.
- Can I use steel cut oats? You can but keep in mind the texture will be more dense and chewy.
- Can I use yogurt instead of milk? Yes you can and keep in mind the consistency will be thicker.
- Can I make a bigger batch to last the week? Absolutely! In the recipe card you can click on the serving size and make a larger batch.
- Should I eat overnight oats warm or cold? Either way works so however you like them or are in the mood for.
Substitutions
- Milk - any type of milk will work. Dairy free alternatives such as almond, cashew, and coconut are delicious! You can also use yogurt keeping in mind the consistency may be thicker.
- Nut butter - seed butter or tahini are great alternatives or how about a combination?
- Hemp hearts - any type of seeds can be used in place of hemp hearts keeping in mind hemp hearts provide a good dose of protien.
- Chia seeds - flax or sesame seeds would be great alternatives.
Equipment
No fancy equipment is necessary! However, if you like to take your oats on the go I recommend these plastic mason jar lids (affiliate link) which are much tidier than regular mason jar lids and don't rust over time.
Top Tips!
- Stirring in a small amount of milk first makes it easier to combine all of the ingredients.
- Warm in the microwave in small increments stirring in between for best results when heating.
HIGH PROTEIN OVERNIGHT OATS
Overnight oats are an easy make-ahead breakfast! With all the extra add-ins this recipe packs a big protein punch!
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- ½ cup oats, rolled, old fashioned, or large flake
- ½ cup dairy or non-dairy milk
- 2 tablespoon nut or seed butter
- 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
- 2 teaspoon chia seeds
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
- 1 tablespoon chopped nuts
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin or sunflower seeds
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- fruit
- extra milk
- unsweetened coconut
Instructions
- In a glass jar or a bowl, combine oats, nut butter, chia seeds, and hemp hearts. Add a splash of the milk and mix everything together. Add in the rest of the milk and stir to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight, or up to 5 days.
- Serve warm or cold. You can warm it up in the microwave. Heat in small increments, stirring often, until it’s the temperature you like.
- Top with chopped nuts, seeds, and fruit if using. Drizzle with maple syrup or honey if using.
Notes
STORAGE: Will keep for up to 5 days.
MAKE IT VEGAN: Use non-dairy milk such as almond, coconut or cashew.
MAKE IT NUT FREE: Use seed butter instead of nut butter and add extra seeds instead of the chopped nuts as a topping.
MAKE IT VEGAN: Use non-dairy milk such as almond, coconut or cashew.
MAKE IT NUT FREE: Use seed butter instead of nut butter and add extra seeds instead of the chopped nuts as a topping.
Donna says
TMI but this helps so much to regulate you. Best part, drizzle of honey warm from microwave with a splash of almond milk and you’d swear you were eating rice pudding. I love all your recipes Andrea, haven’t made one yet that wasn’t delicious.
Andrea says
Thank you for your comment Donna! I'm so happy you are enjoying the oats and everything else!
Nicole says
Hi, this is my absolutely favorite recipe, I look forward to having it in the morning. I have always found it too much so I double it and divide it into 4 meals. I add raw sunflower seeds to it the night before, when I warm it up in the morning I add maple syrup and some fruit... Oh man, I absolutely love it. I often have it for dinner as I don't feel like meaty dinner.. Thank you
Andrea says
Hi Nicole! That's amazing! I should try that for dinner sometimes too! I'm often not very hungry for dinner so it would be perfect! So happy you are loving the recipe!
Jos says
Best. Breakfast. Ever. I add raspberries and some maple syrup. So satisfying and delicious. Life changer (now that Gina taught me that it’s ok to eat breakfast 😉). Thank you! Every recipe is just amazing!
Andrea says
Thanks so much Jos! So happy you enjoyed it!
Jemmsie says
I am loving this recipe! I add about 1 tsp of cinnamon to it and find that is fantastic!
Andrea says
Nice addition! So happy you enjoyed it!
Lauren says
Hi there quick question can we use Greek 5% yoghurt in the same quantity as the milk ??
Thanks
Andrea says
Hi Lauren! You can but keep in mind the oats will be much thicker consistency. Enjoy!
Liane says
Hi! Do we add the 1/2 cup of milk into the jar for overnight or juts a “splash”?
Thanks!
Andrea says
Hi Liane! You can just pour it in and stir. If it makes the jar too full you can mix it in a bowl first and then put in a jar. Enjoy!
Heather says
Is there any nutritional info on these recepies?
Andrea says
Hi Heather!
I don't have a program to run the nutritional info for the recipes.
Suzanne says
Well, here’s to another great recipe. I used to make one very similar but this one is better. After it sat in the fridge overnight, I did add just a splash more milk, about 2 tbsp of unthawed wild blueberries, scant amount of coconut and crushed up toasted pecans. It was awesome, I am full and this will keep anyone sustained for quite a few hours.
Margot says
This is great. Love the tip snooty frozen blueberries because I can’t find good fresh ones now.
Clare says
I'm not sure what kind of oats to use for this recipe, there are so many! I bought Quaker Large Flake oats (it says cooks in 4-5 minutes). Will this work for this recipe?
Andrea says
Hi Clare!
Yes large flake, old fashioned and rolled oats are all the same thing so you got the right ones! Hope you enjoy!