Description
Protein Overnight Oats are a quick, nutritious, and customizable breakfast packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Made with oats, protein powder, chia seeds, peanut butter, and banana, this easy-to-make meal will keep you full and energized throughout the morning.
Ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats (regular or gluten-free)
1/2 small banana, sliced
2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon protein powder
1/2–1 tablespoon natural creamy peanut butter (or other nut/seed butters)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2–3 teaspoons pure maple syrup
Dash of sea salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the oats, chia seeds, maple syrup, peanut butter, vanilla extract, protein powder, and a dash of sea salt.
- Stir in the almond milk until all ingredients are well combined.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours to allow the oats to soak and the flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, top with freshly sliced banana for added flavor and texture.
Notes
For a vegan version, use plant-based protein powder and any nut or seed milk like oat or coconut milk.
Add cocoa powder or cinnamon for a flavored twist.
Swap peanut butter for almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a different flavor.
Mix in other fruits like berries, apples, or raisins for variety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg