Want a quick, tasty breakfast option that you can whip up the night before? Well, look no further! This High Protein Overnight Oats recipe is it! They'll not only give you something to look forward to in the morning but will provide all the energy you need to face a new day!
Why This Recipe Works
To make High Protein Overnight Oats, you need simple ingredients like oats, almond milk, peanut butter, and jelly. You got those, right?
Making Protein Overnight Oats couldn't be any simpler. All you'll have to do is mix up the ingredients the night before you plan on having them and toss them in the fridge. Then, BOOM, the next day's breakfast is taken care of!
Overnight Protein Oats also travel well. Store the overnight oats in an 8-ounce mason jar and you'll have a grab-and-go breakfast that's so much better for you than anything you can pick up at a drive-through. Oh, and did I mention, they're DELICIOUS?
What You Need to Make Protein Overnight Oats
Recipe Ingredient Notes
- Collagen Peptides — Many High Protein Oats recipes call for vanilla protein powder. Although that's acceptable to use, I prefer using a scoop of Collagen Peptides Powder. Not only is it tasteless and mixes well, but one scoop adds 10 grams of protein! Collagen Peptides also support your skin, hair, and joints. How are your skin and hair doing? Mine can definitely use a little boost! 😉
- Oats — Oats are usually recommended for those trying to lower their cholesterol. Although oats are pretty bland on their own, they do a fantastic job of soaking up the flavor of the other delicious ingredients they're mixed with. You'll want to make sure to use Old Fashioned Oats instead of Steele Cut Oats, which need to be cooked.
- Spices — I add a pinch of cinnamon to this recipe, but you can add your favorite spices.
- Peanut Butter — Add smooth or crunchy peanut butter to your protein oats, or use low-fat peanut butter, if you prefer.
- Yogurt — Non-flavored Greek yogurt or vanilla yogurt work well in this recipe. Steer away from flavored, high-sugar yogurts.
- Nuts — I like to top the finished Protein Overnight Oats with various nuts. I don't add them with the other ingredients because they would soften overnight. Besides pistachios, you can use walnuts, cashews, or almonds. If you don't like nuts, add shredded coconut or a few blueberries instead.
How to Make Protein Overnight Oats
Step 1
Add oats to a small bowl and mix in collagen, cinnamon, chia seeds, and Truvia.
Step 2
Add almond milk, yogurt, peanut butter, and jelly. Mix thoroughly to combine.
Step 3
If you will be taking your breakfast on the go, transfer the mixture to a mason jar and cover it with the lid. Otherwise, leave the overnight oats in the bowl and cover with Saran Wrap. Store in the refrigerator overnight.
Step 4
When you're ready to have your protein overnight oats, mix again and top with pistachios. Sit back and enjoy your healthy breakfast!
Recipe FAQs and Expert Tips
Yes, protein powder can be added to overnight oats. Choose the right flavor that will complement the rest of the ingredients in the recipe. Non-flavored or vanilla-flavored protein powders are the best options.
Another great alternative is adding collagen peptides instead. Collagen is flavorless, high in protein, and blends very well. Not to mention it has a ton of benefits for your joint and bone health.
Like eating any other food, moderation is the key when it comes to eating protein overnight oats. Since oats are filling, you only need ⅓ of a cup. The other ingredients you add will make a difference too. For example, almond milk adds 15 calories per ½ cup, while 2% milk adds 122 calories per ½ cup.
The calories can skyrocket from there by adding sweeteners, fruit, fats, and nuts. The ingredients in this overnight oats recipe were carefully considered and balanced to give you plenty of protein without a ton of extra calories.
- Although I prefer to add Truvia, honey or another healthy sweetener can be substituted.
- Experiment with different nut-butters to see which ones you prefer. Here's a great article on various nut butters and their benefits.
- If you're not watching your carb intake, a few banana slices would go great in this recipe.
- If you like to meal prep, you can make a week's worth of protein overnight oats. Just adjust the serving size in the recipe cards to make a larger batch. You can then divide the mixture into mason jars and have enough for the rest of the week!
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Protein Overnight Oats (PB & J)
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup oats
- 1 scoop collagen peptides
- pinch cinnamon
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1 packet Truvia
- ½ cup almond milk
- 3 tbsp yogurt
- 1 tbsp crunchy peanut butter (or smooth)
- 1 tsp grape jelly
- ¼ ounce shelled pistachios
Instructions
- Add oats to a small bowl and mix in collagen, cinnamon, chia seeds, and Truvia.
- Add milk, yogurt, peanut butter, and jelly. Mix thoroughly to combine.
- If you will be taking your breakfast on the go, transfer the mixture to a mason jar and cover it with the lid. Otherwise, leave the mixture in the bowl and cover it with Saran Wrap. Store in the refrigerator overnight.
- When you're ready to have your protein overnight oats, mix again and top with pistachios. Enjoy your healthy breakfast!
Notes
- Although I prefer to add Truvia, honey or another healthy sweetener can be substituted.
- Experiment with different nut-butters to see which ones you prefer. Here's a great article on various nut butters and their benefits.
- If you're not watching your carb intake, a few banana slices would go great in this recipe.
- If you like to meal prep, you can make a week's worth of protein overnight oats. Just adjust the serving size in the recipe cards to make a larger batch. You can then divide the mixture into mason jars and have enough for the rest of the week!
Kelly Methey says
I love this idea, especially for a busy morning. Can’t wait to try it. I love PB&J so this is perfect for me.
Hilda Sterner says
Me too! Breakfast is taken care of for tomorrow. 🙂