Description
A true-and-true base formula for protein overnight oats for either plant-based or dairy versions! These oats pack an extra protein punch for extra nourishing, time-saving, and budget-friendly breakfasts.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/8 teaspoon (or small pinch) salt
- 1 cup milk (dairy free for vegan)
- 1/2 cup yogurt (dairy free for vegan)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, chia seeds, and salt, and mix together.
- Add wet ingredients. Add milk, yogurt, vanilla, and maple syrup. Stir until everything is combined.
- Chill. Cover the oats and let them chill in the fridge overnight (or for at least four hours to ensure thick and soft oats).
- Remove from fridge, top, and eat. The next morning, take the overnight oats out of the fridge and divide into two servings (save one for later if it's just you eating them!). Top with desired toppings!
Notes
- Recipe Time: The recipe time reflects hands-on time, but overnight oats are best when chilled for at least four hours, and most convenient when left to chill overnight (8+ hours).
- Protein boosters. If you want to add a scoop of protein powder, feel free to add it to the recipe as is - just stir it in either in step 1 or 2. Other ideas to boost protein include nuts, seeds, and nut butters, which you can all include as toppings or stir in, if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Chill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 343
- Sugar: 6.7 g
- Sodium: 300.2 mg
- Fat: 5.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 43.8 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 21.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
