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    Home > Blog > High Protein Breakfast Ideas

    Overnight Protein Oats

    Updated: Feb 4, 2023 · Published: Jun 16, 2014 · By Andréa Marchese · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    I've been seeing lots of recipes online for "overnight oats," oatmeal breakfasts that are made overnight in the refrigerator (without cooking). I couldn't resist trying it with protein powder, so here you have Overnight Protein Oats!

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    Overnight Protein Oats

    My favorite way to make oatmeal is with almond butter and cinnamon, so that's what I've done here (with vanilla whey to boost the protein count!). I tried it with both rolled oats and quick-cook steel cut oats, and both worked well.

    This recipe has created a new category here on the blog, Oats and Cereals. I look forward to experimenting with flavors and textures in overnight protein oats, and creating some cereal recipes as well!

    These Overnight Protein Oats are especially great if you prep your meals in advance for the week, and are great to bring with you for a breakfast-to-go. Give them a try!

    For more high protein breakfast ideas, check out my post on protein powder breakfast recipes. And for more delicious ways to use vanilla protein powder, have a look at this post on the best vanilla protein powder recipes.

    overnight protein oats in a jar with a spoonful on top on a beige background

    Overnight Protein Oats

    Makes one serving.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 284kcal
    Author: Andréa

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup filtered water about 3oz or 80ml
    • 1 tablespoon raw almond butter 15g
    • a dash of ground cinnamon
    • ¼ cup natural vanilla whey protein powder 23g
    • ¼ cup rolled oats 24g

    Instructions

    If you are making only one jar:

    • Put water, almond butter, and cinnamon in the jar, and mix it up.
    • Add whey powder, and mix well.
    • Add oats, and mix.
    • Let sit overnight (or at least 4 hours) in the refrigerator.
    • Stir and enjoy!

    If you are making more than one jar:

    • Put one serving of oats in each jar.
    • Blend remaining ingredients, and pour over oats.
    • Stir the mixture in each jar so that the oats don't clump at the bottom.
    • Let sit overnight (or at least 4 hours) in the refrigerator.
    • Stir and enjoy!

    Notes

    A note about substitutions: You could substitute any kind of protein powder you like (for dairy-free/vegan versions), but you may need more water with other protein powders. Also, if you use quick-cooking steel cut oats, reduce the amount to 3 tablespoons (for this amount of liquid and these macros).
    Also, almond butter can be made by processing almonds in a food processor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g
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    Comments

    1. Andréa

      February 14, 2016 at 12:21 pm

      Hi Theresa,
      Absolutely! In fact, it's great to make multiple servings for the week, too! Just make sure you're using a 16oz jar, so it will all fit!
      The double measurements are:
      2/3 cup water
      2 tablespoons almond butter
      a double dash of cinnamon
      1/2 cup whey protein
      1/2 cup rolled oats
      Enjoy!
      :)
      Andréa

    2. Theresa

      February 14, 2016 at 10:16 am

      Can you double the recipe? I would like to make some for my son who would prefer a larger portion.

    3. Andréa

      June 16, 2014 at 11:33 pm

      Thanks, James! I suppose it would work with cream of rice, but you may need to adjust the water amount. Let us know if you try it! :)

    4. James Elder

      June 16, 2014 at 11:15 pm

      Hey I just wanted to say I can't wait to try this recipe with rolled oats! I was so happy I found it because it gives me more breakfast ideas especially being a teen bodybuilder! I was wondering if it would work with cream of rice ?

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