Overnight Protein Oats

• servings: 1
• active time: 5 min
• total time: 5 min

Ingredients

½ cup rolled oats (or steel-cut if you prefer extra chew)

½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or soy milk for more protein)

¼ cup Greek yoghurt (unsweetened, high protein)

1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder

1 tsp chia seeds or flaxseed

½ tsp cinnamon

Optional: pinch of salt and ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Toppings (choose 2–3):

½ banana or ½ apple, sliced

¼ cup berries (fresh or frozen)

1 tbsp nut butter (almond, peanut, or tahini)

1 tbsp chopped nuts or seeds

Sprinkle of cacao nibs or dark chocolate chips (optional treat)

Directions

In a jar or container, mix oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and protein powder.

Add Greek yoghurt and milk. Stir or shake well until fully combined.

Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).

In the morning, stir again, adjust texture with extra milk if needed, and add toppings.

Notes

🌈 Flavor Variations

Berry Vanilla: Add ¼ cup frozen berries + vanilla protein.

Peanut Butter Banana: Add 1 tbsp peanut butter + ½ sliced banana.

Chocolate Almond: Add 1 tbsp cocoa powder + 1 tsp almond butter + dark chocolate chips.

Apple Pie: Add ½ grated apple + ½ tsp cinnamon + pinch nutmeg.

Matcha Green Power: Add ½ tsp matcha powder + vanilla protein + cashew butter.

Tropical: Add pineapple chunks + shredded coconut + soy milk.