Description
Protein-packed overnight oatmeal delivers a nutritious breakfast solution for busy mornings. Creamy rolled oats blend seamlessly with protein powder, creating a delicious start you’ll crave each day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or flavor of choice)
- ½ cup (118 ml / 4 fl oz) old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup (177 ml / 6 fl oz) milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat, etc.)
- ¼ cup (59 ml / 2 fl oz) Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) chia seeds or flaxseeds
- 1 tsp (5 ml / 0.17 fl oz) maple syrup or honey (optional, for sweetness)
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml / 0.08 fl oz) vanilla extract
- Fresh fruit (e.g., berries, banana slices)
- Nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- Nuts and seeds (e.g., almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds)
- Granola
Instructions
- Preparation: Grab a clean mason jar or sealed container, ready to craft a protein-packed breakfast blend.
- Base Layer: Distribute rolled oats evenly across the bottom of the container, creating a solid foundation.
- Liquid Integration: Pour cold milk, then fold in Greek yogurt, stirring gently to create a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Protein Enrichment: Sprinkle protein powder and chia seeds, whisking carefully to prevent lumps and ensure even distribution.
- Flavor Infusion: Add maple syrup and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to develop a harmonious taste profile.
- Chilling Process: Seal the container securely and refrigerate for a minimum of six hours, allowing ingredients to meld and soften.
- Final Touch: Remove from refrigerator, stir vigorously to reincorporate settled ingredients, and adjust texture with additional milk if needed.
- Serving: Garnish with fresh berries, sliced almonds, or a dusting of cinnamon, then enjoy the nutrient-dense, convenient morning meal straight from the container.
Notes
- Prevent Protein Clumping: Gently sift protein powder and stir gradually to avoid lumpy textures, ensuring smooth and consistent protein distribution.
- Optimize Liquid Ratio: Adjust milk quantity based on desired thickness; start with less liquid and incrementally add to achieve perfect creamy consistency.
- Enhance Nutritional Density: Experiment with different protein powders like whey, plant-based, or collagen to match dietary needs and flavor preferences.
- Maximize Flavor Infusion: Allow overnight resting to help ingredients fully blend, creating deeper taste profiles and more harmonious texture in the morning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg