Protein Overnight Oats

I wanted to find a healthy and easy breakfast recipe that didn’t take a lot of time in the morning. I love oatmeal and remembered a great Overnight Oats recipe that would be both healthy and easy! It doesn’t take much time to put together and it is ready to grab and go when you wake up in the morning. As I was putting this recipe together, I tried adding protein powder to the recipes and loved it! I made a few delicious recipes below to share!

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Health Benefits of Oatmeal

• Oats are among the most Nutrient Dense Foods
• May Lower the Risk of Heart Disease
• Lowers Blood Pressure
• Gluten-Free Whole Grain
• Lowers Blood Sugar Levels
• High in Fiber
• Increased Feeling of Fullness May Help You Eat Fewer Calories & Help with Weight Loss
• 1/2 cup of Dry Oats Contains Approximately: 27 grams of carbs, 5 grams of protein, 2.5 grams of fat and 4 grams of fiber and 150 calories

Protein Overnight Oats

I heard about adding protein powder to overnight oats recently and love the idea of adding protein to the most important meal of the day!  Adding protein to your diet can help curb cravings and snacking throughout the day. Protein powder adds a great amount of flavor to the oats and also makes them thicker.  Overnight Protein Oats are not only great for breakfast, but also makes a perfect snack during the day and great for after a workout.

There are endless varieties of making these Protein Overnight Oats. Overnight Oats can be fun to make with many of your favorite toppings. Some ideas are: fruit, lemon zest, toasted coconut, cinnamon, dried fruits, seeds, toasted nuts and even sweet treats!

Check out a few recipes below that I made this week and all can be adjusted to make them your very own recipe.

I like to use Organic Unsweetened Almond Milk or Organic Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk for my oatmeal and smoothies. However, there are so many other options if you want to sub the almond milk for another type milk or plant-based milk.

Lavender Lemon Blueberry Protein Overnight Oats

• 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1-2 Tbsp vanilla protein powder OR…chocolate protein powder
• 1 Tbsp honey (I have this cocoa honey that I used for the recipe)
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, whole or sliced (or divide it & fold in 1/2 to refrigerate overnight & then add the other 1/2 in the morning)
• 1-2 Tbsp of dark chocolate chunks, chips or cocoa nibs

1. In a small to medium sized container or mason jar, add the oats, almond milk, protein powder, honey, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon powder, nutmeg and salt. Stir until well combined.
2. Next, top with the strawberries & chocolate chunks, chips or cocoa nibs.
3. Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator for 8-12 hours.
4. In the morning, top with more strawberries or any other topping.

• 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1-2 Tbsp vanilla protein powder OR…peanut butter protein powder
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1 Tbsp almond butter (or peanut butter, etc)
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup fresh banana, peeled & sliced (or divide it & fold in 1/2 to refrigerate overnight & then add the other 1/2 in the morning)
• 1-2 Tbsp of chopped pecans or another nut or seed: almonds, walnuts, peanuts, sunflower seeds, etc

1. In a small to medium sized container or mason jar, add the oats, almond milk, protein powder, honey, almond butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon powder, nutmeg and salt. Stir until well combined.
2. Next, top with the banana slices and pecans.
3. Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator for 8-12 hours.
4. In the morning, top with more banana slices or any other topping.

Glass Meal Prep Containers

I found these glass meal prep containers on Amazon. I love to use these regularly in the kitchen. They seal air-tight! They can be put in the microwave; they are safe to put in the freezer and are dishwasher safe! They come in a set of 10 containers; glass containers + the seal tight lids (5 of the larger size & 5 of the smaller size. The smaller size is shown here). I have the pink ones, but they also come in blue, teal, green, orange and also in an assorted color pack!

Check out the fabulous containers HERE

• Quick Oats can be used…but may have less texture than old-fashioned rolled oats & don’t absorb liquid the same way rolled oats do.
• If using overnight oats, I recommend making & keeping 1-2 days in the fridge…Past 1-2 days, they will get mushy.
• The consistency of Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats are best & keep longer in the refrigerator. They can be made a few days in advance.
• Rolled Oats best eaten within a few days, but can be kept in the fridge in a sealed container for 4-5 days for freshness.
• If the oats soak up a lot of liquid overnight, you can add a little more almond milk to them in the morning before serving.
• If you want creamier oats, use less liquid…almond milk.
• Mix the oats in the morning for even consistency before eating. The bottom maybe a little softer than the top.
• If you forgot to make your oats the night before, you can make these and give them a couple of hours in the refrigerator before eating.

Hope you enjoy your Protein Overnight Oats!