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Overnight Oats with Protein Powder

Carine By Carine Claudepierre
Published on 05/11/2021 - Last updated on 04/07/2024

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These overnight oats with protein powder are a healthy plant-based breakfast recipe that is easy to make ahead of and meal prep for 4 days of high-protein breakfast. Bonus, this Protein Overnight Oats recipe is also vegan, gluten-free, and contains 18 grams of plant-based proteins per serving.

Small glass mason jars filled with protein overnight oats, and layers of different ingredients like berries, melted chocolate, peanut butter, and nuts.
Table of contents
  1. Why You Will Love This Recipe
  2. Ingredients and Substitutions
  3. Step-By-Step Video
  4. Tips For Overnight Oats with MORE Protein
  5. Topping Suggestions
  6. Flavoring Options
  7. Tips and Tricks
  8. More Overnight Oat Recipes
  9. Overnight Oats with Protein Powder

We’re huge fans of getting a healthy dose of plant-based protein. I’ve made countless pre- and post-workout protein snacks to help you refuel, like my Brownie Protein Bites, Protein Powder Mug Cake, or Vegan Protein Balls. They’re all great ways of recharging.

But there are times you need something that feels rich, creamy, full of flavors. That’s when I make overnight oats with protein powder!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

An Overnight oat recipe is a healthy breakfast, a cold oatmeal recipe that doesn’t require cooking the oats and therefore makes oats easier to digest.

This vegan breakfast recipe is also:

  • Easy way to make ahead in large batches
  • Loaded With Protein
  • Easy, healthy, and nourishing
  • Perfect as a post-workout recovery breakfast or for muscle weight gain

Ingredients and Substitutions

This paragraph gives you all my tips about picking the right ingredients. For the full recipe with measurements, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post!Go to Full Recipe

This healthy overnight oats recipe with protein powder is the easiest way to quickly add a lot of proteins to your overnight oat recipe.

The choice of your ingredients matters when it comes to adding protein powder to overnight oats. In fact, protein powder soaks a lot of liquid in the recipe, and if you use different ingredients, the result can be very gummy to very dry.

Ingredients for Overnight Oats with Protein Powder organized in various bowls on a kitchen benchtop next to a wooden spoon.
  • Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats – This is the coarse version of oats, and it doesn’t absorb liquid as much as quick oats. That’s why it’s the best choice for protein overnight oats, as this adds texture and keeps the oatmeal creamy and smooth.
  • Chia Seeds – If you don’t like chia seeds, you can use a flax meal instead, but keep in mind that flax meal adds a slightly bitter flavor to the mixture, so it’s not our favorite choice. Removing the chia seeds from overnight oats loosens up the texture and turns the mixture liquid.
  • Unsweetened Almond Milk is the best choice since it’s low in calories and light in flavor. But if you are after more proteins, try soy milk or oat milk for a nut-free option.
  • Sweetener of Choice – We use maple syrup, but any liquid sweetener like agave syrup or sugar-free erythritol works as well. If you use a crystal sweetener, it won’t dissolve as well.
  • Vanilla Extract is my go-to boost of flavor for this recipe, but, almond extract is delicious. You can totally leave out vanilla extract if your protein powder has a strong vanilla flavor.
  • Cinnamon – This is optional, but this adds a delicious flavor to the recipe and it can be replaced with pumpkin pie spices for a high-protein fall oatmeal recipe.
  • Protein Powder of Choice – We used vanilla peanut protein powder made from peanuts, but any vanilla plant-based protein powder works well including hemp protein powder or pea protein powder. We didn’t try whey protein powder, but you should expect similar results.

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    Step-By-Step Video

    Tips For Overnight Oats with MORE Protein

    Many of you don’t like protein powder flavor or simply don’t have protein powder at home. The great news is that you can make protein overnight oats without protein powder. I like protein powder recipes because it’s the easiest way to add loads of protein to a recipe with just a small amount of protein powder.

    But, if you don’t enjoy protein powder flavor, or you don’t have any at home, you can make overnight oats without protein powder. To do so, replace a part of the plant-based milk with the same amount of:

    • High-Protein Yogurt – Plain soy yogurt is a great option. Replace up to 1/2 cup of the plant-based milk with this to keep a nice smooth and creamy texture.
    • Store-Bought Ready-Made Protein Shakes – These are already flavored and sweetened. It means you must remove the vanilla and sweetener for this recipe or the result will be too sweet.
    • Nut Butter – Add up to 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter powder to the recipe to boost the protein content without protein powder.
    • High-Protein Seeds – Stir in 1/4 cup of hemp seeds. This is the highest protein seed available on the market, and it’s the best to add protein to recipes without using any protein powder.

    Topping Suggestions

    Protein overnight oats are very blend served by themselves and it taste even better served in small jars, with layers of other ingredients, including:

    • Fruits – Berries like strawberry, raspberries, blueberries, or chopped apples and banana slices. Feel free to stir fresh or frozen berries in overnight oats. You can also stir the berries in the entire batch before soaking the oats overnight.
    • Nuts – The best nuts are chopped pecans, almonds, or hazelnuts. They stay very crunchy even if soaked in the mixture, and they boost the protein content of your breakfast.
    • Seeds – As mentioned before, hemp seeds are the best boost of plant-based protein.
    • Peanut Butter or almond butter or high-protein options, and they add a creamy nutty flavor to the recipe.
    • Chocolate Chips – You can use sugar-free dark chocolate chips to keep the recipe healthy and sugar-free.
    • Salted Caramel – Add a layer of Date Caramel between layers of oats.
    • Melted Dark Chocolate – Drizzle some melted 70% cocoa chocolate to turn this breakfast into an indulgent dessert flavor.
    • Apple Cinnamon – Add a layer of apple puree and cinnamon between layers of oats.

    Flavoring Options

    The possibilities are endless, and you can add some ingredients to this vanilla overnight oats with protein powder mixture to create a range of breakfast flavors. For example, try the options below:

    • Biscoff Protein Overnight Oats – Stir 1 1/2 tablespoons of Biscoff spread with the liquid ingredients and skip the sweetener.
    • Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats – Use chocolate protein powder, and add 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder to the dry ingredients.
    • Pumpkin Pie Protein Overnight Oats – Add 1/4 cup of pumpkin puree, decrease plant-based milk by the same amount, and add 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice.
    Small glass mason jars filled with protein overnight oats, and layers of different ingredients like berries, melted chocolate, peanut butter, and nuts.

    Tips and Tricks

    Which Protein Powder Can I Use?

    You can use any vegan protein powder in these overnight oats with almond milk. Plant-based protein powders are highly recommended, like pea protein powder, almond protein powder, or peanut protein powder.

    You can use vanilla-flavored powder or even chocolate protein powder in this recipe to make chocolate overnights oats.

    Can I Skip The Chia Seeds?

    No, you can’t make overnights oats without chia seeds, or the texture will be runny. In fact, you need high-fiber seeds like chia seeds or flaxseed meal to add a jelly-like texture to the overnight oats. You can use white chia seeds or black chia seeds in this recipe.

    Other options are to swap the 2 tablespoons of chia seeds with 2 tablespoons of flaxseed meal or 1 tablespoon of whole psyllium husk.

    Are Protein Overnight Oats Healthy?

    Yes, overnight oats are one the most healthy breakfast with a high nutrients profile, including:

    • High fiber – chia seeds and oats are high in fiber, and one serving of overnights oats contains 6 grams of fiber.
    • High protein – these overnight oats are made with protein powder, so it’s one of the highest protein breakfasts with 18 grams of protein per serving.
    • High nutrient profile – raw breakfasts are uncooked, which preserves all the vitamins and nutrients from grains and seeds.
    • Low GI – these overnights oats with protein powder are high in fiber and low in carbs keeping your blood sugar level stable for longer. Plus, if you don’t add the sweetener, one serving only contains 20 grams of net carbs and 200 kcal!

    Can I Use Instant Oats?

    You can replace old-fashioned oats with instant oats, but you may have to add more instant oats to achieve the same creamy texture. In fact, instant oats contain less fiber, and it’s less liquid absorbent than rolled oats.

    As a result, if you swap one for the other, the texture of your overnight oats with protein powder can be very liquid.

    More Overnight Oat Recipes

    Do you love overnight oats? You may also like these healthy plant-based recipes:

    This Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oat is the most creamy, refreshing breakfast oatmeal recipe with all your favorite flavors of cinnamon rolls. If you love dessert for breakfast, this healthy breakfast is sure to impress.
    Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oat
    Banana Bread Overnight Oats
    Banana Bread Overnight Oats
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    Edible Oatmeal Cookie Dough (5 Ingredients, Healthy)
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    Tiramisu Overnight Oats
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    Birthday Cake Overnight Oats (Vegan)

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    Small glass mason jars filled with protein overnight oats, and layers of different ingredients like berries, melted chocolate, peanut butter, and nuts

    Overnight Oats with Protein Powder

    These overnight oats with protein powder are a healthy plant-based breakfast recipe that is easy to make ahead of and meal prep for 4 days of high-protein breakfast.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Total Time: 10 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4 jars
    Calories: 243.7 kcal
    Author: Carine Claudepierre
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    Ingredients

    US Customary – Metric
    • 1 ½ cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats - note 1
    • 2 tablespoons Chia Seeds - black or white
    • 2 scoops Protein Powder - we used Macro Mike Vanilla protein powder (1 scoop about 40g)
    • 2 cups Almond Milk
    • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

    Instructions

    • In a large mixing bowl, add old-fashioned rolled oats, chia seeds, protein powder, and cinnamon. Stir to distribute evenly.
    • Stir in almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Seal the bowl with a lid, refrigerate overnight. I recommend stirring the mixture 1 hour after you pop it in the fridge. This prevents the chia seeds from sinking to the bottom of the bowl.
    • The next day, serve in small serving jars with peanut butter, dairy-free yogurt, fresh berries, and nuts.

    Notes

    Note 1: This recipe doesn’t work with steel-cut oats. You must use old-fashioned rolled oats or quick oats.
    Nut-Free: To remove the nuts, use oat milk or soy milk and a nut-free protein powder like pea protein. 
    Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free certified oats for this oatmeal recipe.
    How long to store protein overnight oats?
    You can store the recipe for up to 4-5 days in the fridge, in an airtight glass container. The texture gets thicker and dryer after a few days, and you can thin out the recipe by adding a splash of extra milk.
    Can I freeze protein oats?
    Yes, you can freeze this recipe in a small container, seal it with a lid, and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge the day before.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1jar (3/4 cup) | Calories: 243.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 17.8g | Fat: 5.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 317.1mg | Potassium: 172.8mg | Fiber: 6.6g | Sugar: 6.6g | Vitamin A: 4.7IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 246.4mg | Iron: 4mg | Magnesium: 70.4mg | Phosphorus: 293mg | Zinc: 2.1mg
    Carine Claudepierre & Damien Maurer

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    Hi, I'm Carine, the food blogger, author, recipe developer, photographer, and published author of a cookbook and founder of The Conscious Plant Kitchen with my husband Damien. Learn more about us.
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    1. Patricia
      January 20, 2022 at 7:30 pm

      Hi, I eat overnight oatmeal almost everyday. I’ve never used chia seeds and my oatmeal comes out perfect every time. Mind you, I’ve never liked nor eaten oatmeal until I discovered the overnight version. I use, rolled oats, strawberries, blue berries, milk and maple syrup. Sometimes I add pumpkin seeds and coconut flakes. Now that I know you add protein powder, I’ll be adding it also.

      Reply
    2. Judy D
      January 14, 2022 at 10:21 am

      You don’t list the measurement for each ingredient?

      Reply
      • Carine
        January 14, 2022 at 11:32 am

        Scroll up , the recipe is in the recipe card above this comment section, enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Gabrielle Clissold
      January 10, 2022 at 2:15 am

      5 stars
      Adding protein powder to my OO was a huge help in keeping me satiated. I make mine a little differently, with 4 mason jars lined up, I add in the dry ingredients to each one, frozen blueberries and then enough plant milk to the top-cover and shake and put in the fridge. So basically, I just do the math divided by 4. I don’t use sweetener or vanilla because that’s already in the vanilla protein powder. Thank you for this great idea!

      Reply
    4. Becca
      January 6, 2022 at 2:03 pm

      What size are the glass containers you have in the picture? I want to make it, then store it in the fridge in individual servings.

      Reply
      • Carine
        January 10, 2022 at 4:44 pm

        They are about 1/2 cup size

        Reply
    5. Mindy
      December 27, 2021 at 11:07 am

      If I was making these ahead for meal prep, how long would they last? Could I use this recipe and eat one each day for 4 days?

      Reply
      • Carine
        December 28, 2021 at 5:24 pm

        I keep mine up to 2 days in the fridge, as soon as there’s no fruits, it can last up to 4 days in the fridge. Otherwise, freeze and thaw the batch the day before in the fridge. Enjoy

        Reply
    6. Angel
      November 21, 2021 at 8:54 am

      I can’t find the exact protein powder you’re referring to. On the Macro Mike site I only see a Hawaiian Salted Vanilla flavor and a Vanilla Buttercream flavor. Is it one of those you’re using?

      Reply
      • Carine
        November 21, 2021 at 11:52 am

        Any protein powder works very well in the recipe, the Hawaiian protein powder on Macro mike is the one we use the most. The almond range is under their premium tab

        Reply
    7. Seth
      November 5, 2021 at 11:32 am

      Question: how can the calories be correct when 1 cup of these oats has 300+ cals?

      Reply
      • Carine
        November 5, 2021 at 2:15 pm

        You are not eating 1 cup of rolled oats per serve. The recipe serve 4 breakfast, the whole recipe contains 1 1/2 cup of rolled oats so one serve contains 6 tablespoons of oats, so 1/3 of the calories from a cup of oats and so roughly 100 kcal from oats. Remaining calories are from the added ingredients, per serve, one serve is 3/4 cup of the prepared recipe, recipe is evenly divided in 4 batch

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    8. Melody
      November 3, 2021 at 6:55 am

      4 stars
      Great recipe! Except, I would leave the vanilla extract out. I made my first batch with the full teaspoon and couldn’t eat it. I made my second batch with half of a teaspoon, and even though I can finish it, it’s still not great.

      Reply
    9. Arnold Caesar
      October 2, 2021 at 11:11 am

      Very interesting, I’ll definitely attry this .
      Thank u

      Reply
    10. Mike
      October 1, 2021 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      Very cool recipe it looks like a delicious breakfast though I will try it with steel cut oats.

      Just a small edit here, avoiding cooking rolled oats doesn’t accomplish too much. Rolled oats are subjected to a significant amount of heat as part of the steaming and rolling process to flatten them.

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      • Carine
        October 2, 2021 at 8:17 pm

        I don’t think steel cut oats soften very well if soaked overnight, let me know how it goes!

        Reply
        • Josie
          July 29, 2022 at 2:22 pm

          I make overnight oats with steel cut oats a lot but I cook a big batch of steel cut oats and freeze so I can use them whenever, plus for overnight oats I let the oats cool and then use a portion in my overnight oats and add ingredients to that and they come out very tasty and add more liquid after if I need to

        • Katherine Brungot
          November 7, 2021 at 3:41 pm

          I’ve tried steel cut and it didn’t do anything. I tossed it. Trying old fashioned rolled oats tonight.

        • Carine
          November 7, 2021 at 7:41 pm

          Yes, the recipe mentioned that you must use rolled oats, steel cut oats won’t make smooth and creamy overnight oats. Enjoy !

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