Indulgent protein-packed oats (Printable)

Protein-packed overnight oats taste like cookie dough.

# What You Need:

→ Oats and Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
05 - 2 tbsp chia seeds
06 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
07 - 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (to taste)

→ Cookie Dough Mix-ins

08 - 2 tbsp natural peanut butter or almond butter
09 - 2 tbsp mini dark chocolate chips
10 - 1–2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
11 - Pinch of sea salt

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, stir together oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until well combined.
02 - Add peanut butter, chocolate chips, nuts (if using), and sea salt. Mix until evenly distributed.
03 - Divide mixture into two mason jars or airtight containers.
04 - Cover and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours) until oats are soft and mixture is thickened.
05 - Before serving, stir well. Add more milk if a thinner consistency is desired. Top with extra chocolate chips or a drizzle of nut butter if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • These oats bring together the indulgence of cookie dough and the health kick of protein.
  • Make-ahead goodness means you can enjoy mornings without the hassle.
02 -
  • Always stir well before serving; it helps to avoid those pesky dry oat clumps.
  • Tweaking the sweetness until it feels just right can truly make or break the experience.
03 -
  • Using high-quality nut butter can elevate the dish beyond expectations.
  • Don't shy away from mixing flavors; let your taste buds guide you!
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