Kickstart your day with a hearty and nourishing breakfast that keeps you full and energized—overnight oats with protein powder are the perfect solution. These recipes combine the creamy, comforting texture of oats with the added boost of protein, making them ideal for busy mornings, post-workout meals, or anyone looking to maintain a balanced diet.
The beauty of these overnight oats is how versatile they are. You can mix your favorite flavors, from chocolate and peanut butter to berries and vanilla, while still getting the protein your body needs. Nuts, seeds, and fruits add extra crunch and nutrients, turning a simple breakfast into a powerhouse meal.
Preparing these oats is quick and effortless. Just combine your oats, milk or yogurt, protein powder, and toppings the night before, and wake up to a ready-to-eat, delicious breakfast. Healthy, filling, and customizable, these protein-packed overnight oats make mornings easier and tastier.
Overnight Oats Recipes With Protein Powder
Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats
A rich, chocolatey oats recipe with protein powder for a filling breakfast.
Ingredients:
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½ cup rolled oats
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1 cup milk or almond milk
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1 scoop chocolate protein powder
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1 tbsp chia seeds
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1 tsp cocoa powder
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Dark chocolate shavings for topping
Steps to Make Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats
• Mix oats, milk, protein powder, chia seeds, and cocoa in a jar.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Top with chocolate shavings before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 350 calories, 25g protein, 10g fat, 40g carbs
A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.
Chocolate Banana Protein Overnight Oats
A creamy, chocolatey oats recipe with banana and protein powder.
Ingredients:
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½ cup rolled oats
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1 cup milk or almond milk
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1 scoop chocolate protein powder
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1 sliced banana
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1 tbsp chia seeds
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Cocoa nibs for topping
Steps to Make Chocolate Banana Protein Overnight Oats
• Mix oats, milk, protein powder, chia seeds, and banana in a jar.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Top with cocoa nibs before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 355 calories, 26g protein, 12g fat, 41g carbs
A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats
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A rich oats recipe with peanut butter, chocolate, and protein powder.
Ingredients:
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½ cup rolled oats
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1 cup milk or almond milk
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1 scoop chocolate protein powder
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1 tbsp peanut butter
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1 tbsp chia seeds
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Sliced banana for topping
Steps to Make Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats
• Combine oats, milk, protein powder, peanut butter, and chia seeds in a jar.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Top with banana slices before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 360 calories, 27g protein, 13g fat, 40g carbs
A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.
Vanilla Blueberry Protein Overnight Oat
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A fruity oats recipe with blueberries and vanilla protein powder.
Ingredients:
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½ cup rolled oats
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1 cup almond milk
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1 scoop vanilla protein powder
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½ cup fresh blueberries
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1 tbsp flaxseeds
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Honey for topping
Steps to Make Vanilla Blueberry Protein Overnight Oats
• Mix oats, almond milk, protein powder, flaxseeds, and blueberries in a jar.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Drizzle honey before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 340 calories, 25g protein, 10g fat, 41g carbs
A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.
Strawberry Banana Protein Overnight Oats
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A delicious oats recipe with strawberry, banana, and protein powder.
Ingredients:
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½ cup rolled oats
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1 cup almond milk
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1 scoop vanilla protein powder
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½ cup chopped strawberries
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1 sliced banana
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1 tbsp chia seeds
Steps to Make Strawberry Banana Protein Overnight Oats
• Combine oats, almond milk, protein powder, strawberries, banana, and chia seeds in a jar.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Top with extra berries before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 345 calories, 25g protein, 11g fat, 42g carbs
A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.
Mocha Almond Protein Overnight Oats
A coffee-flavored oats recipe with almonds and protein powder.
Ingredients:
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½ cup rolled oats
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1 cup milk or almond milk
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1 scoop chocolate protein powder
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1 tsp instant coffee
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2 tbsp chopped almonds
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1 tbsp chia seeds
Steps to Make Mocha Almond Protein Overnight Oats
• Mix oats, milk, protein powder, coffee, chia seeds, and almonds in a jar.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Top with almonds before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 350 calories, 26g protein, 12g fat, 40g carbs
A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.
Cinnamon Apple Protein Overnight Oats
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A cozy oats recipe with apple, cinnamon, and protein powder.
Ingredients:
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½ cup rolled oats
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1 cup almond milk
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1 scoop vanilla protein powder
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½ cup diced apple
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1 tsp cinnamon
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1 tbsp chia seeds
Steps to Make Cinnamon Apple Protein Overnight Oats
• Combine oats, almond milk, protein powder, chia seeds, apple, and cinnamon in a jar.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Top with extra cinnamon before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 335 calories, 24g protein, 10g fat, 41g carbs
A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.
Tropical Protein Overnight Oats
A tropical oats recipe with mango, coconut, and protein powder.
Ingredients:
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½ cup rolled oats
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1 cup coconut milk
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1 scoop vanilla protein powder
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½ cup diced mango
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1 tbsp shredded coconut
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1 tbsp chia seeds
Steps to Make Tropical Protein Overnight Oats
• Mix oats, coconut milk, protein powder, mango, coconut, and chia seeds in a jar.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Top with extra coconut before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 340 calories, 25g protein, 12g fat, 40g carbs
A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.
Chocolate Mint Protein Overnight Oats
A refreshing oats recipe with chocolate, mint, and protein powder.
Ingredients:
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½ cup rolled oats
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1 cup milk or almond milk
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1 scoop chocolate protein powder
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1 tsp peppermint extract
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1 tbsp chia seeds
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Dark chocolate shavings for topping
Steps to Make Chocolate Mint Protein Overnight Oats
• Combine oats, milk, protein powder, peppermint, and chia seeds in a jar.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Top with chocolate shavings before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 350 calories, 25g protein, 10g fat, 41g carbs
A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.
Mixed Berry Protein Overnight Oats
A fruity oats recipe with mixed berries and protein powder.
Ingredients:
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½ cup rolled oats
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1 cup almond milk
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1 scoop vanilla protein powder
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½ cup mixed berries
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1 tbsp chia seeds
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Honey for topping
Steps to Make Mixed Berry Protein Overnight Oats
• Mix oats, almond milk, protein powder, berries, and chia seeds in a jar.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Drizzle honey before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 340 calories, 25g protein, 10g fat, 42g carbs
A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.
Banana Mocha Protein Overnight Oats
A caffeinated oats recipe with banana and protein powder for energy.
Ingredients:
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½ cup rolled oats
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1 cup milk or almond milk
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1 scoop chocolate protein powder
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1 sliced banana
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1 tsp instant coffee
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1 tbsp chia seeds
Steps to Make Banana Mocha Protein Overnight Oats
• Combine oats, milk, protein powder, banana, coffee, and chia seeds in a jar.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Top with banana slices before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 355 calories, 26g protein, 12g fat, 41g carbs
A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.
Vanilla Almond Protein Overnight Oats
A creamy oats recipe with vanilla protein powder and almond slices.
Ingredients:
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½ cup rolled oats
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1 cup almond milk
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1 scoop vanilla protein powder
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1 tbsp chia seeds
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2 tbsp chopped almonds
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1 tsp honey
Steps to Make Vanilla Almond Protein Overnight Oats
• Combine oats, almond milk, protein powder, chia seeds, and honey in a jar.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Top with almonds before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 340 calories, 24g protein, 12g fat, 38g carbs
A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.
Peanut Butter Protein Overnight Oats
A protein-packed oats recipe with peanut butter and protein powder.
Ingredients:
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½ cup rolled oats
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1 cup milk or almond milk
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1 scoop vanilla protein powder
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1 tbsp peanut butter
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1 tsp chia seeds
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Sliced banana for topping
Steps to Make Peanut Butter Protein Overnight Oats
• Mix oats, milk, protein powder, peanut butter, and chia seeds in a jar.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Top with banana slices before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 360 calories, 27g protein, 13g fat, 40g carbs
A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.
Strawberry Protein Overnight Oats
A fruity protein oats recipe with fresh strawberries and protein powder.
Ingredients:
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½ cup rolled oats
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1 cup milk or almond milk
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1 scoop vanilla protein powder
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½ cup chopped strawberries
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1 tbsp chia seeds
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Honey for topping
Steps to Make Strawberry Protein Overnight Oats
• Combine oats, milk, protein powder, chia seeds, and strawberries in a jar.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Top with honey before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 340 calories, 25g protein, 10g fat, 42g carbs
A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.
Blueberry Protein Overnight Oats
A nutritious oats recipe with blueberries and protein powder.
Ingredients:
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½ cup rolled oats
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1 cup almond milk
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1 scoop vanilla protein powder
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½ cup fresh blueberries
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1 tbsp flaxseeds
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Honey or maple syrup for topping
Steps to Make Blueberry Protein Overnight Oats
• Mix oats, almond milk, protein powder, flaxseeds, and blueberries in a jar.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Drizzle honey before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 335 calories, 24g protein, 9g fat, 41g carbs
A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.
Mocha Protein Overnight Oats
A coffee-flavored protein oats recipe for a morning energy boost.
Ingredients:
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½ cup rolled oats
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1 cup milk or almond milk
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1 scoop chocolate protein powder
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1 tsp instant coffee
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1 tbsp chia seeds
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Dark chocolate shavings for topping
Steps to Make Mocha Protein Overnight Oats
• Combine oats, milk, protein powder, coffee, and chia seeds in a jar.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Top with chocolate shavings before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 350 calories, 25g protein, 10g fat, 40g carbs
A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.
Banana Protein Overnight Oats
A creamy oats recipe with banana and protein powder.
Ingredients:
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½ cup rolled oats
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1 cup almond milk
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1 scoop vanilla protein powder
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1 sliced banana
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1 tbsp chia seeds
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Cinnamon for topping
Steps to Make Banana Protein Overnight Oats
• Mix oats, almond milk, protein powder, chia seeds, and banana in a jar.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Sprinkle cinnamon before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 345 calories, 24g protein, 11g fat, 42g carbs
A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.
Coconut Protein Overnight Oats
A tropical oats recipe with coconut and protein powder.
Ingredients:
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½ cup rolled oats
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1 cup coconut milk
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1 scoop vanilla protein powder
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1 tbsp shredded coconut
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1 tbsp chia seeds
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Honey for topping
Steps to Make Coconut Protein Overnight Oats
• Combine oats, coconut milk, protein powder, chia seeds, and shredded coconut in a jar.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Top with honey before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 340 calories, 25g protein, 12g fat, 39g carbs
A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.
Apple Cinnamon Protein Overnight Oats
A cozy oats recipe with apple, cinnamon, and protein powder.
Ingredients:
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½ cup rolled oats
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1 cup almond milk
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1 scoop vanilla protein powder
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½ cup diced apple
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1 tsp cinnamon
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1 tbsp chia seeds
Steps to Make Apple Cinnamon Protein Overnight Oats
• Mix oats, almond milk, protein powder, chia seeds, apple, and cinnamon in a jar.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Top with extra cinnamon before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 335 calories, 24g protein, 10g fat, 41g carbs
A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.
Mixed Berry Protein Overnight Oats
A fruity oats recipe with mixed berries and protein powder.
Ingredients:
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½ cup rolled oats
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1 cup almond milk
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1 scoop vanilla protein powder
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½ cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
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1 tbsp chia seeds
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Honey for topping
Steps to Make Mixed Berry Protein Overnight Oats
• Combine oats, almond milk, protein powder, chia seeds, and berries in a jar.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Drizzle honey before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 340 calories, 25g protein, 10g fat, 42g carbs
A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.
FAQ
What are the benefits of adding protein powder to overnight oats?
Adding protein powder boosts the protein content, helping you stay full longer, maintain muscle, and support energy throughout the day.
Can I use any type of protein powder?
Yes! Whey, plant-based, pea, or soy protein powders all work well—choose your favorite flavor to suit your taste preferences.
How long do protein overnight oats last in the fridge?
Stored in an airtight container, they typically last 3–4 days, making them perfect for meal prep and quick breakfasts.
Can I make these oats dairy-free?
Absolutely! Use almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, or any plant-based milk to make the recipe dairy-free while keeping it creamy.
Can I add fruits, nuts, or seeds to protein overnight oats?
Yes! Adding fruits, nuts, or seeds enhances flavor, texture, and nutritional value, making your oats more filling and delicious.

I’m Priscilla Swahn, a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in nutritional sciences. With over a decade of experience in holistic nutrition, I specialize in creating delicious keto recipes to help you enjoy a healthy lifestyle. On iKetoMom, you’ll find a variety of recipes for every meal—hearty breakfasts, satisfying lunches, mouthwatering dinners, indulgent desserts, and refreshing drinks. My recipes make keto living easy and enjoyable for the whole family. Featured in EatingWell and MindBodyGreen, I also collaborate with health centers and corporate companies to share my expertise. Join me and discover the joy of keto cooking!




