Name: High Protein Overnight Oats (No Protein Powder)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 125 min
Ingredients: 1 banana (mashed); 3/4 cup rolled oats; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 tablespoons chia seeds; 1 1/4 cups almond milk, unsweetened; 5.3 ounces greek yogurt, reduced-fat; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup creamy almond butter, unsweetened (peanut butter works too)

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These High Protein Overnight Oats without Protein Powder are delicious, creamy, and satisfying. These oats take just 5 minutes to prep, and they’re perfect for busy mornings. Make overnight oats days in advance.

Creamy High Protein Overnight Oats without protein powder in 2 fancy cups topped with strawberries, blueberries, and sliced almonds.

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“This recipe is ELITE. Amazing that it has no added sugar yet so delicious. Super easy to make. Thank you!”
– Ashima

Quick Breakfast for Busy Mornings

Back in the day, when I worked in New York City, I’d prep overnight oats with banana and peanut butter the night before. Oats are the easiest breakfast to make, and I wasn’t about to spend $10 bucks on breakfast in NYC (nowadays, probably more).

Once I got to work, I would check my emails and enjoy my overnight oats in a cute mason jar. They’re satisfying and so filling.

This recipe is inspired by the original peanut butter banana overnight oats recipe with the addition of Greek yogurt.

If you love Overnight Oats, check out these Indian-inspired oatmeal recipes:

Pistachio Overnight Oats (Indian-inspired)
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Gajar Halwa Oats)
Oats Kheer (Oats Payasam with steel-cut oats)

Ingredients

Greek Yogurt – For these overnight oats, I use Greek yogurt.
Old-Fashioned Oats – My favorite new brand of oats is One Degree Organic Foods, which are 100% transparent and glyphosate-free. You can choose whichever oat brand you prefer; I like using cleaner products where possible.
Almond Milk – Use unsweetened almond milk, as the banana already contains enough sugar. Many almond milk brands contain gums, so I opt for brands without them, such as Malk Unsweetened Almond Milk, Three Trees Unsweetened Almond Milk, or Califia Farms Organic Unsweetened Almond Milk (3 ingredients).

*See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.*

Substitutions

Vegan – Use vegan Greek Yogurt and non-dairy milk.

Let’s Make High protein Overnight Oats without Protein Powder

1. Mash Banana. To a large bowl, add a banana and mash it. (Image 1)

2. Add Dry Ingredients. Add rolled oats, chia seeds, and cinnamon powder. (Image 2)

In a large bowl, mash banana and add dry ingredients - rolled oats, chia seeds, cinnamon powder.

3. Add Wet Ingredients. Add unsweetened almond milk and vanilla extract. (Image 3)

4. Now add reduced-fat Greek yogurt and almond butter. (Image 4)

Add wet ingredients - almond milk, almond butter, and vanilla extract.

5. Mix. (Image 5)

6. Make sure all the ingredients are mixed well and there are no dry spots. (Image 6)

7. Refrigerate. Transfer the overnight oats into 2 cups or mason jars – bowls work. (Image 7)

8. Cover with a lid and refrigerate for at least two hours. (Image 8)

Transfer the oats to a serving cups, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Serving Suggestions

→ My favorite way to enjoy these oats is with a few berries and sliced almonds on top.

→ You may top with seasonal fruits. Chopped peaches, apples, pears, figs, and raspberries would all be great additions. You may also top with walnuts, pecans, pumpkin, or sunflower seeds.

Storage

How long can I store overnight oats in the fridge?

Since this recipe contains yogurt, I would recommend leaving it in the fridge no longer than 3 days for the best results. Furthermore, store the overnight oats in an airtight container for multiple days.

A spoonful of High Protein Overnight Oats topped with berries with 2 other cups of overnight oats in the background.

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