High-Protein Overnight Oats

By Jessica Swartz June 8, 2023 27 mins read 78 Views

Get your morning started right with high-protein vegan overnight oats. There are four flavours to choose from, so everyone can find something they like.

The quintessential breakfast for meal preparation is overnight oats. They are easy to make and can be prepared in bulk, so you will have breakfast for several days.

This recipe is packed with protein. I have previously shared Strawberry Coconut Overnight Oats and Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats. These oats are packed with protein thanks to Greek yogurt, flax or chia seeds, protein powder and protein powder.

Here are recipes for high-protein overnight oatmeal with chocolate mint, almond butter pretzel, vanilla strawberry and chocolate peanut butter. Which one will you choose? I recommend trying all of them, but not selecting one.

Are Overnight Oats Healthy?

Overnight oats can be a healthy option for breakfast. This recipe for vegan overnight oats is high in protein, which helps you to build muscle and maintain it. Overnight oats are packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Notes on Ingredients

Scroll to the bottom of the recipe card for the ingredients quantities and the recipe instructions.

The Base:

Old-fashioned oats.
Chia or whole flaxseeds- If you don't like the texture of either of these seeds, add hemp hearts.
salt
Nondairy Milk Use vanilla or unflavoured.
Vegan plain Greek yogurt
Maple Syrup Or your favorite vegan sweetener.

Flavor Options

Chocolate Mint -Vegan protein chocolate powder, cocoa, peppermint oils, dairy-free chocolate, fresh mint, optional.
Peanut butter chocolate - Vegan chocolate protein powder (optional), cocoa powder (optional), chocolate chips (optional), nuts (optional), and bananas (optional).
Vanilla strawberry (Vegan vanilla powder, fresh strawberries and coconut shreds optional)
Almond Butter Pretzel - Vanilla protein powder, almonds, bananas (optional), pretzels and dairy-free chocolate chips.

Which non-dairy milk is highest in protein?

Soymilk contains more protein per cup than any other nondairy milk (excluding those fortified). Soy milk contains 7 grams of average protein per cup. If you want your overnight oats to have an extra protein boost, use soymilk.

How to make high-protein overnight oats

The name comes from the fact that overnight oats require several hours to soften in the refrigerator. Make sure you make them the day before.

Combine all the dry ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the seeds, oats and salt.

Add liquid ingredients. Add the vegan yogurt and maple syrup to the non-dairy dairy milk.

Add flavourings. Select the flavour that you want to make, and add the ingredients. Remove any toppings.

Chill. Transfer the oat mix to an airtight food container. Refrigerate overnight or for up to three days.

Serve. Stir the oatmeal, add toppings and serve cold.

Tips for Success

Here are some tips to ensure that your high-protein vegan overnight oats come out perfectly!

Do not make more overnight oats than you can consume in a couple of days. The oats will start to spoil after 3 days. Don't make any more than you can consume within this time frame.
Prep your meals. If you are making overnight oats as part of your breakfast meal preparation, I suggest doubling or trebling the base recipe and then dividing it into multiple flavors for the week.
Use rolled oatmeal. Steel-cut oats and quick oats are too hard to soften in the refrigerator.

Additional Variations

These high-protein overnight oatmeals are highly customizable. Vanilla protein powder can be combined with diced mango or fresh peaches. Chocolate protein powder goes well with raspberries, cacao nibs (which are rich in antioxidants) and pomegranate seeds. Add matcha or espresso powder to your overnight oats for an extra caffeine boost, or top them with homemade granola and coconut whipped cream.

How to store

Keep vegan high-protein overnight oatmeal in an airtight, refrigerator container for up to three days.

Can this recipe be frozen?

You can freeze overnight oats high in protein for up to three months. Once you are ready to eat it, let the oats thaw in the fridge overnight, then give them a good stir and top with your favorite toppings.

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High-Protein Overnight Oats

Get your morning started right with these vegan overnight oats high in protein! There are four flavours to choose from, so everyone can find something they like.

Breakfast Course

American Cuisine

Preparation Time 5 Minutes

Total Time: 5 Minutes

Servings serving

Calories 332 Kcal

Jessica Hylton Author

Ingredients

Base Recipe:

1/2 Cup Rolled Oats 40 grams
1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds or Whole Flax Seeds 9 grams
Pinch of Salt
1/2 Cup Non-Dairy Milk 138 grams
3 Tablespoons Vegan Plain or Vanilla Greek Yogurt optional (50 grams)
2 Teaspoons Maple Syrup 10 grams

Chocolate Mint

1 Tablespoon Vegan Chocolate Protein Powder 25 grams
1 Teaspoon Cocoa Powder 2.5 grams
1/8 Teaspoon Peppermint Oil 0.5 grams
Optional, as a topping Dairy Free Chocolate Chips
Fresh Mint thinly cut (optional for topping)

Chocolate Peanut Butter

1 Tablespoon Vegan Chocolate Protein Powder 25 grams
1 Teaspoon Cocoa Powder 2.5 grams
2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter + extra for topping 32 grams
Dairy Free Chocolate Chips Optional, for topping
Peanuts chopped (optional, for topping)
1/2 Banana sliced (optional for topping) (59 grams)

Vanilla Strawberry

1 Tablespoon Vegan Vanilla Protein Powder 25 grams
2 - 3 Fresh Strawberries diced (for topping) (15 - 20 grams)
Coconut Shreds optional, for topping

Almond Butter Pretzel

1 Tablespoon Vegan Vanilla Protein Powder 25 grams
2 Tablespoons Almond Butter + more for drizzling 30 grams
1/2 Banana sliced (optional for topping) (59 grams)
Almonds chopped (for topping)
Pretzels chopped (for topping)
Dairy Free Chocolate Chips Optional, for topping

Instructions

Add the oats and chia seeds to a bowl. Stir to combine.
Add the vegan greek yogurt and maple syrup. Mix well.
Add everything except the toppings into the bowl, and mix to combine.
Place the oat mix in an airtight food-safe container and place it in the refrigerator overnight. Keep in the refrigerator for no more than three days. Add the toppings after soaking the oats in the refrigerator overnight.

Notes

Make no more than three days' worth of overnight oats. The oats will start to spoil after 3 days.
When meal-prepping oats for the week, I suggest doubling or trebling the base recipe and then dividing it into multiple flavors.
This recipe calls for rolled oats. I would not recommend any other kind of oats.
The nutrition information for the base is only available.

Nutrition

Carbohydrates: 48g

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