High-Protein Overnight Oats

The breakfast that makes mornings effortless: 25 grams of protein, 5 minutes of prep, zero cooking. Creamy oats, Greek yogurt, chia, and peanut butter soften overnight into something that tastes like dessert but fuels like a workout meal.

Glass jar of creamy high-protein overnight oats layered with fresh berries and a peanut butter drizzle, spoon resting on top
Prep time5 min
Cook timeNone
Total8 hrs (overnight)
Yield1 jar
Protein25g
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🧺Ingredients

  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or full-fat)
  • ½ cup milk of choice
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Toppings: fresh berries, banana slices, granola, extra peanut butter

👩‍🍳Instructions

  1. Combine everything. Add the oats, Greek yogurt, milk, chia seeds, peanut butter, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt to a jar or container with a lid.
  2. Stir well. Mix thoroughly until the peanut butter is fully incorporated and there are no dry pockets of oats — this is the difference between creamy and lumpy.
  3. Refrigerate overnight. Seal and chill at least 8 hours. The oats and chia absorb the liquid and turn thick, creamy, and pudding-like.
  4. Adjust texture. In the morning, give it a good stir. Add a splash of milk if you prefer it looser.
  5. Top and eat. Pile on berries, banana, granola, and an extra drizzle of peanut butter. Eat cold, straight from the jar — no reheating needed.

💡 Meal-prep tips

Make 4–5 jars on Sunday for the whole week — they keep 5 days in the fridge. Swap peanut butter for almond butter, add cocoa powder for a chocolate version, or stir in a scoop of protein powder to push past 35g protein.

Close-up of creamy overnight oats jar with berries, peanut butter swirl and granola, spoon lifting a bite
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