Description
These protein overnight oats are creamy, naturally sweetened, and packed with protein for an easy make-ahead breakfast. Perfect for busy mornings and customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 ripe banana
- ⅔ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder
- ⅓ cup (80 g) extra Greek yogurt, optional substitute for protein powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1–2 teaspoons honey (optional)
- Berries, nuts, or dark chocolate, for topping
Instructions
- Add the ripe banana, Greek yogurt, milk, vanilla protein powder, and cinnamon to a large bowl or wide-mouth jar.
- Blend using an immersion blender until smooth and creamy. Taste and add honey if additional sweetness is desired.
- Stir in the rolled oats until evenly combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, until the oats are soft and thick.
- Stir again before serving. Divide into bowls or jars and top with berries, nuts, or dark chocolate if desired.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
- The protein powder can be replaced with extra Greek yogurt for a creamier texture.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add extra milk before serving if the oats become too thick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
