Protein overnight oats are a flexible, tasty, and satisfying way to start the day. This recipe offers two ways to make overnight oats with a nice amount of satisfying protein, with either vegan protein powder OR creamy silken tofu. Both are quick, easy and versatile.
2tablespoonsmaple syrup or sweetener of choice, to taste
1teaspoonvanilla extract
pinch ofsea salt
½cuprolled oats
1tablespoonchia seeds
Instructions
For the protein powder oats:
Stir together all ingredients in a bowl, jar or storage container.
Cover the overnight oats and refrigerate until ready to eat, anywhere from 3 hours to overnight. Enjoy as is, or serve with fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, nut/seed butters, or non-dairy yogurt.
For the silken tofu version:
In a blender combine the tofu, sweetener, vanilla, and salt. Blend until smooth. In a bowl or other container, combine the oats and chia seeds. Pour the blended tofu mixture over the oats, and stir until fully incorporated.
Cover the overnight oats and refrigerate until ready to eat, anywhere from 3 hours to overnight. Enjoy as is, or serve with fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, nut/seed butters, or non-dairy yogurt.
Notes
Flavor variations - There are so many ways to customize protein overnight oats, you never have to eat them the same way twice!
chocolate - add cocoa or cacao powder to the oats (and a bit more sweetener), or use chocolate protein powder.
flavor extracts - add extra flavor by mixing in some vanilla, chocolate, coffee, or almond extract.
spices - it's delicious with cinnamon, pumpkin spice, or even more exotic blends like garam masala. And if you enjoy the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric, add a few dashes.
powders - mix in a serving of matcha powder (add extra sweetener to compensate), spirulina, or defatted peanut powder like PB2.
Nutrition Info - Nutrition information reflects overnight oats made with Orgain vanilla protein powder.The tofu version has approximately:440 kcals, 12 grams fat, 22 grams protein, and 7 grams fiber.Storage - Overnight oats are best eaten the next day but can be stored for up to 3 days. The oats get softer the longer it sits.