Description
This high protein cookie dough overnight oats recipe is the perfect grab-and-go breakfast that tastes like dessert while delivering 35g of clean protein. It’s creamy, naturally sweetened, and packed with oats, chia seeds, almond butter, and vanilla protein powder. Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week or fueling up after a workout, these oats will keep you full and satisfied without any cooking required.
Ingredients
Base
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
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1 scoop (1 oz) vanilla protein powder
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½ cup plain Greek yogurt
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⅔ cup unsweetened almond milk
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1 tbsp chia seeds
Flavor & Sweetener
- 2 tbsp almond butter
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1 tbsp maple syrup
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Toppings
- 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips
Instructions
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Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium mixing bowl or mason jar, combine oats, chia seeds, protein powder, and salt. -
Add Wet Ingredients
Stir in the almond milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond butter until smooth and fully combined. -
Chill Overnight
Cover the jar or container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. -
Serve and Enjoy
In the morning, stir the oats, top with chocolate chips, and add a splash of milk if the texture is too thick.
Notes
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You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter or powdered peanut butter for lower fat and calories.
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For extra protein, stir in collagen peptides or ¼ cup liquid egg whites.
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Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Add sliced bananas, strawberries, or a drizzle of honey for flavor variety.
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Make it vegan by using plant-based yogurt and a vegan protein powder.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Overnight Oats Recipes
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 15mg