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High-Protein Overnight Oats – a creamy, nutritious, and easy-to-make breakfast combining rolled oats, Greek yogurt, protein powder, chia seeds, honey, and milk, topped with fresh berries and nuts.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (thick-cut preferred)
  • 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder (about 30 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt for vegan option)
  • 1/2 cup milk (almond, oat, dairy, or preferred milk)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (adjust to taste; use maple syrup, agave, or mashed ripe banana as alternatives)
  • 1/2 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/4 cup toasted nuts (e.g., walnuts, pecans, pistachios, or sunflower seeds)
  • Optional: pinch of cinnamon or dash of vanilla extract for added flavor

Instructions

  1. In a jar or bowl, combine 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1 scoop protein powder, and 1 tablespoon chia seeds.
  2. Add 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup milk, and 1 tablespoon honey to the dry ingredients.
  3. Whisk or stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are well blended. Add a pinch of cinnamon or a dash of vanilla extract if desired.
  4. Seal the jar or cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate overnight (at least 5 hours, preferably 8–10 hours) to allow oats to soak and thicken.
  5. In the morning, top the soaked oats with 1/2 cup fresh or thawed mixed berries and 1/4 cup toasted nuts.
  6. Optionally, stir gently to combine toppings or add a splash of milk if the mixture is too thick.
  7. Enjoy cold straight from the fridge or warm briefly in the microwave if preferred.

Notes

For extra creaminess, stir in an additional tablespoon of yogurt before refrigerating., If the oats are too thick in the morning, loosen with a splash of milk., Vanilla extract adds a lovely aroma and depth of flavor., Avoid using instant or quick oats to prevent a mushy texture; rolled oats provide the best texture., Store prepared oats in airtight containers in the fridge for up to four days., Add flax seeds or nut butter for extra fiber, omega-3s, and creaminess., Protein content varies with protein powder; expect 20–25 g protein per serving., Use plant-based yogurt and vegan protein powder to make it vegan friendly., Top with nuts just before eating to maintain crunchiness.

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