High-Protein Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
A simple, make-ahead breakfast recipe packed with protein using peanut butter for flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook/Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored whey/casein protein powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional, for extra protein/thickness)
Instructions
- Combine the rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds, salt, and sweetener (if using) in a jar or container with a lid.
- Add the milk and Greek yogurt (if using) to the dry ingredients.
- Stir well until all ingredients are mixed and the protein powder is mostly dissolved.
- Spoon the peanut butter on top or stir it in completely.
- Seal the container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
- In the morning, check the consistency. If it is too thick, add a splash more milk. If it is too thin, you can stir in a few more chia seeds and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Eat cold directly from the jar.
Notes
- For a thicker texture, use less milk or add an extra teaspoon of chia seeds.
- You can store these oats in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for meal prepping.
- To make this dairy-free, use a plant-based milk and a plant-based protein powder, omitting the Greek yogurt.
- Add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder for a chocolate peanut butter variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 9
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 15