Protein Overnight Oats

This protein overnight oats recipe is about 350 calories, 30 grams of protein, and 9 grams of fiber. Making this a lower-calorie high, protein breakfast.

Recently I have been switching up my breakfast options and deviating from my Strawberry Banana Smoothie and have introduced this high protein overnight oats. 

Honestly, this overnight protein oats recipe is so easy you can have a high-protein breakfast prepped for the entire week in less than 10 minutes.

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Overnight oats for weight loss

High-protein overnight oats are an ideal staple breakfast recipe for anyone trying to lose weight. 

Not only is it easy and convenient, it has 30 g of protein and 9 g of fiber, both of which will keep you full for a long time but coming in at only 350 cal doesn’t break the calorie bank.

I put this to the test! After eating this high-protein oatmeal for a week straight, I can tell you that not only did he carry me through until lunch, but I had great energy and mental clarity. Anecdotally, of course.

If you don’t know, I am a registered dietitian working with people trying to lose weight. When one of my clients says, I don’t have time to meal prep. BOOM, I hand them this recipe. 

My clients love this recipe not only because it tastes great but because it’s super convenient.

How protein oats keep you full

A study published in the Journal of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics stated, ”A good deal of evidence suggests that protein activates satiety hormone release and so should be most strongly tied with fullness rating.”

How fiber keeps you full

Fiber is technically a carbohydrate however, because of its complexity and size it doesn’t provide us with many calories.

Fiber slows down the digestion of food-promoting fullness in the process. (1)

There’s a good amount of evidence that including more fiber and protein in your diet may make you fuller which in turn will help you eat fewer calories.

What you need to make protein overnight oats

For this overnight oat with berries recipe, you will need only 8 ingredients and some containers. 

• Steel-cut oats
• Frozen berries
• Milk
• Chia seeds
• Ground cinnamon 
• vanilla extract 
• protein powder
• Mason jars
• Greek yogurt

Best jars for overnight oats

12-ounce mason jars or canning jars with Widemouth and lids.

Protein powder in overnight oats

For this recipe, I use whey protein powder, specifically optimum nutrition whey protein powder.

Milk for overnight oats

I personally like to use Fairlife 2% milk because it has 50% less sugar and 13 g of protein per serving.

Using this milk makes the macronutrient profile of the protein overnight oats recipe a little bit better.

Feel free to use store-bought milk or tree-nut milk.

Chia seeds 

Chia seeds are a great way to get omega-3 fats, antioxidants and fiber. I like this brand and Company. I initially found it at Costco, but Amazon also carries it.

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How to make high protein overnight oats

Depending on how many servings, measure out all ingredients based on individual serving size and multiplied by the number of servings you want to make

Step 1:

Start by collecting all of your ingredients and Mason jars. Add the following to each: 

Ingredients for one serving of protein overnight oats

• 20 g Rolled Oats
• 10 g Chia Seeds
• 57 g Non-fat greek yogurt
• 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 16 g Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1/2 cup of Berries
• Topping of choice: Tree nut butter, seeds, sliced almonds

Step 2: 

Add your ingredients to the Mason jar and either stir or what I like to do is throw the lid on and give it a good shake. Just make sure there are no clumps from the protein powder.

Step 3:

After do you have added all of your ingredients and mix thoroughly, put the lid on, and put it in the refrigerator.

At a minimum, leave refrigerated for 3 to 6 hours, preferably overnight.

Step 4

Add your toppings and serve right out of the mason jar. 

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Protein overnight oats macros

• Calories: 347 
• Protein: 30 g
• Total Carbohydrate: 41 g
• Total Fat: 7.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 9.3 g

Protein overnight oats recipe 

If you enjoyed the Overnight Protein Oats Recipe, check out Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie and see how to add overnight oats to an 1800-calorie meal plan high in protein.