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Protein Overnight Oats With Yogurt

Creamy,protein-rich, and incredibly easy to make, these Protein Overnight Oats With Yogurt are the ultimate make-ahead breakfast. Made with rolled oats, Greek yogurt, protein powder, chia seeds, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey, they are thick, satisfying, and endlessly customizable with your favourite fruits, nuts, and seeds. Perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or anyone who loves a nourishing breakfast that is ready when you are. 🥣🍓
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating
Keyword c;lean eating snack or dessert, clean eating breakfast, oat and chia protein pudding, oat chia overnight protein pudding, oat protein pudding, overnight oats for one, protein overnight oats with yogurt
Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Optional Toppings

  • Fresh fruit or berries
  • Chopped nuts
  • Hemp seeds
  • Coconut flakes
  • Dark chocolate chips
  • Nut butter drizzle 

Instructions

  • Add the oats, yogurt, milk, protein powder, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon to a jar or container.
    Stir thoroughly until everything is well combined.
    Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6 hours).
    Stir before serving.
    Add your favourite toppings and enjoy.
    Variations
    Peanut butter –Stir in 2 teaspoons of natural peanut butter, smooth or crunchy.
    Blueberry lemon –Mix in a handful of fresh or frozen blueberries and ½ teaspoon of lemon zest.Serve with more blueberries on top.
    Fruity – Mix oats and yogurt with fruit like diced apples, pears, banana or berries. You can also use flavored yogurts, just be careful of added sugars.
    Vanilla – For more flavor use vanilla Greek yogurt, preferably sugar-free. If making it higher in protein, choose vanilla protein powder.
    Mix-ins – Before serving, stir in flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, chopped walnuts, cocoa nibs, chocolate chips, raisins or cranberries. Do not add crunchy mix-ins before soaking, or they will get soft.
    Blended Bites Tipsđź’ˇ
    Use thick Greek yogurt - A firm texture ensures your oats get rich and creamy. If the yogurt is too runny, they won’t soak and will remain liquid.
    Blend your oats - If you don’t like their texture, try blended overnight oats instead. They are smooth and creamy like a pudding, but still very nutritious.
    Reserve mix-ins for serving - Add nuts, seeds, fresh fruit and toppings after the oats have soaked. Otherwise, crunchy mix-ins may lose texture and fruit may oxidize.
    Meal prep and storage
    These overnight yogurt oats are perfect for meal prep. Store them in mason jars or airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Before serving, give them a good stir to bring back their creamy texture.
    For a longer storage, freeze them in freezer-safe containers for up to 1 month. Let thaw overnight in the fridge, before serving. Just keep in mind that freezing is not ideal. Dairy tends to become watery after thawing, and your porridge can lose its creamy consistency.
    Greek yogurt oats taste best enjoyed chilled, straight from the fridge. But you can also heat them in the microwave in 30-second intervals, for a warm breakfast.   
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