Vegan Protein Overnight Oats (With Silken Tofu or Protein Powder)

three glasses filled with creamy overnight oats topped with berries.

Vegan Protein Overnight Oats (With Silken Tofu or Protein Powder)

Prep Time 5

Chill time 4

Total Time 4 5

Servings:1 serving

Author: Lori Rasmussen, My Quiet Kitchen

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.

Ingredients
US Customary | Metric

For the protein powder version:

½ cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 serving plant-based protein powder, any flavor
1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk

For the silken tofu version:

8 ounces silken tofu
2 tablespoons maple syrup or sweetener of choice, to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of sea salt
½ cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon chia 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 13g