Healthy High-Protein Overnight Oats with Peanut Butter
A quick and easy high-protein overnight oats recipe featuring peanut butter, perfect for a nourishing and energizing breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (45g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat, or soy milk)
- 1/4 cup (60g) Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla (use dairy-free yogurt for vegan option)
- 2 tablespoons (32g) natural peanut butter
- 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon (12g) chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon (7g) honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a jar or bowl, combine 1/2 cup (120ml) milk of choice with 1/4 cup (60g) Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons (32g) natural peanut butter. Stir or whisk vigorously until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup (45g) rolled oats, 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla protein powder, 1 tablespoon (12g) chia seeds, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (if using), a pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon (7g) honey or maple syrup (if desired). Mix well until evenly combined.
- Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours to allow oats and chia seeds to absorb liquid and thicken.
- In the morning, stir the oats to combine. Add a splash of milk if the mixture is too thick.
- Top with fresh berries, sliced banana, nuts, dark chocolate chips, or a drizzle of honey as desired and enjoy.
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture; quick oats may become mushy. Stir peanut butter into liquids first to avoid clumps. Vanilla whey protein powder recommended for creaminess and flavor. For vegan version, use plant-based protein powder, dairy-free yogurt, and maple syrup instead of honey. Store in fridge up to 3 days; stir and add milk before eating if thickened. Batch prep multiple jars for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (about 1 servi
- Calories: 350400
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 2530
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