Description
A simple and nutritious recipe for Overnight Oats with Protein Powder, providing a high-protein breakfast option that is quick to prepare and perfect for meal prep. Combining rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and milk, this dish is refrigerated overnight to create a creamy, satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup protein powder
- 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the oats, protein powder, and chia seeds to a shallow container or cereal bowl. Pour in the milk and mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. This allows the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and swell, creating a creamy texture.
- Final Mix and Serve: When ready to eat, give the oats a good stir and add more milk if you prefer a thinner consistency. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Adjust the ratios: For thicker oats, reduce the liquid; for thinner oats, add more milk.
- Add sweetness: Enhance flavor with maple syrup, sugar, or a sweetener especially if the protein powder is unsweetened.
- Mix well before refrigerating to prevent clumping of oats and chia seeds.
- Top just before eating to keep crunchy additions like nuts or granola from becoming soggy.
- Meal prep tip: Multiply the recipe by five and store in separate containers for easy weekday breakfasts.
- Storage: Keep refrigerated for up to one week; stir before serving as the mixture will thicken over time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
