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This easy high-protein blended overnight oats recipe comes with a creamier consistency for a real treat of a breakfast! I have included all sorts of options to change up the flavors to keep your oatmeal flame strong!
We’ve all had overnight oats, but have you tried them blended?
Why blend overnight oats? Well. Blending all of the ingredients together results in a creamy texture, similar to a thinner version of pudding.
For me, this recipe makes two decent-sized servings with 36 grams of protein each. You can follow my small batch recipe, or double the recipe for a larger batch that should last you 3 to 4 large servings. Not too shabby for a delicious breakfast for busy mornings!
If you love this concept, also try my Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats or my Protein Overnight Oats.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Quick and Easy: The prep time on this easy grab-and-go breakfast is only about 10 minutes. You can prepare it at night and have breakfast ready for you the next day!
- High-Protein: When broken into two servings, each serving contains 36 grams of protein. You can add more yogurt or cottage cheese, and/or add the amount of protein powder that will help you reach your goal.
- Customizable: Make your own concoction, or choose from the options I provide below.
- Delicious: Because you have the ultimate authority over what goes into your oats, this simple breakfast might as well be your new weekday staple!
Ingredient Notes:
At a minimum, all you need to make blended oats are oats, your favorite kind of milk, and some form of sweetener. Everything else is a bonus addition, depending on the flavor and macronutrient profile you’re going for. Customize to your heart’s content!
Quick Oats: For the smoothest texture, use quick oats or instant oats instead of rolled oats or old-fashioned oats. Nevertheless, any kind of oats except for steel-cut oats will work in this recipe.
To make gluten-free overnight oats, use certified gluten-free oats. I use gluten-free sprouted oats.
Greek Yogurt: Adding creamy consistency and protein to the oats, Greek yogurt is a brilliant addition for quick and easy nutrients. Protein helps blunt the blood sugar response when consuming a high carbohydrate food, making protein an excellent addition to anything that has the potential to spike blood glucose.
Milk of Choice: Pick your favorite milk. Regular cow’s milk, oat milk, cashew milk, unsweetened almond milk, soy milk, and coconut milk are all great options. I go with a plant-based milk, and I typically choose oat milk.
Pure Maple Syrup: A little splash of sweetener sets the tone for a lightly sweet breakfast. Adjust the amount to your personal taste.
Chia Seeds (optional): Bringing omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and some plant-based protein, chia seeds are a nutritional powerhouse. They absorb a good deal of liquid, so you can use a little less milk if you aren’t adding chia seeds. Flax seeds and hemp seeds also work great here.
Ground Cinnamon (optional): Brings a warm flavor and makes the oats taste sweeter without the need for excess sugar.
Protein Powder (optional): Looking for a bigger protein boost? Include your favorite protein powder. I always go with unsweetened unflavored protein powder like egg white protein, but feel free to add one whose flavor you love.
Nut Butter (optional): Looking to add more healthy fats to your life? Nut butter is a great way of doing so, and it also adds richness and flavor to the breakfast. Peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, and Nuttzo are my top picks.
Pure Vanilla Extract (optional): A little splash of vanilla brings warm flavor. It’s optional so you can skip it if you don’t keep it on hand.
Recipe Customizations:
- Chocolate Lover’s: Add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, some extra pure maple syrup, and enjoy the oats topped with cacao nibs or dark chocolate chips. Consider using a chocolate protein powder for this option, too.
- Peanut Butter Lover’s: Include 2-3 tablespoons of peanut butter in the oatmeal base.
- Apple Cinnamon: Chop up one small apple and serve the oats with the apple mixed in. Also add ½ teaspoon of extra cinnamon and some fresh grated nutmeg if you have it on hand.
- Lemon Poppy Seed: Zest up one lemon and add the zest to the oats. Mix 1 to 2 teaspoons of poppy seeds in with the overnight blended oats as well.
- Carrot Cake: Stir in ⅓ to ½ cup of grated carrots, 2 tablespoons of chopped walnuts, 2 tablespoons of raisins, and top it off with some shredded coconut.
- Peaches N’ Cream: Chop one small to medium-sized peach into bite-sized pieces to serve with the oats. Use a higher fat milk like half and half or full-fat canned coconut milk for a creamy oatmeal.
- Banana Bread: Mash one ripe banana in with the oats and add ½ teaspoon of extra ground cinnamon.
- Pumpkin: Add 1/2 cup of pureed pumpkin and use 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin spice.
How to Make Blended Overnight Oats:
Add all of the dry ingredients to a high-powered blender (oats, cinnamon, sea salt, chia seeds, and protein powder, if adding).
Pour in the milk, Greek yogurt, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract (and nut butter if adding) and secure the lid on the blender.
Blend on a high speed for 60-90 seconds, or until it appears as though everything is well blended.
Pour the blended oat mixture into two or three small glass jars (depending on your desired portion size) and seal them with their lids.
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, ideally overnight. Or, store in one big mason jar.
When you’re ready to enjoy your breakfast, give the oats a big stir, then top with your choice of toppings.
I like adding fresh fruit, especially fresh berries, a drizzle of honey, some chopped nuts or seeds, and sometimes a drizzle of nut butter like peanut butter, almond butter, or Nuttzo.
Enjoy your perfect make-ahead breakfast!
Storage Options:
- Blended overnight oats stay fresh in a jar or an airtight container for up to 5 days. For the best results, consume within 3 days of preparation.
- Meal Prep: Double or triple the recipe if you intend to use it as a meal prep recipe.
The next time you’re looking for an easy breakfast recipe that can be made in bulk and enjoyed for days on end, these creamy blended overnight oats are here to please! Triple the recipe to have an easy healthy breakfast ready for you for an entire week!
The best part is the recipe requires very simple ingredients that can be found at any grocery store, and you can make all sorts of different flavors.
If you’re like me and you’re all about a high-protein breakfast, try some of my other personal favorite recipes.
More High-Protein Breakfast Recipes:
- Oatmeal Protein Pancakes
- Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes
- Oatmeal Protein Waffles
- Double Chocolate Banana Baked Protein Oatmeal
- Protein Cinnamon Roll Bread
- Cottage Cheese Muffins
Blended Overnight Oats
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick oats
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch sea salt
- 1 to 1.5 cups oat milk or milk of choice*
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
Optional Additions:
- 3 Tbsp protein powder
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds or ground flax seed
- 1 to 2 Tbsp nut butter of choice
Instructions
- Add all of the dry ingredients to a high-powered blender (oats, cinnamon, sea salt, chia seeds, and protein powder, if adding).
- Pour in the milk, Greek yogurt, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract (and nut butter if adding) and secure the lid on the blender. Blend on a high speed for 30-60 seconds, or until it appears as though everything is well blended.
- Pour the blended oat mixture into two or three small glass jars (depending on your desired portion size) and seal them with their lids. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, ideally overnight. Or, store in one big mason jar.
- When you’re ready to enjoy your breakfast, give the oats a big stir, then top with your choice of toppings. I like adding fresh fruit, especially fresh berries, a drizzle of honey, some chopped nuts or seeds, and sometimes a drizzle of nut butter like peanut butter, almond butter, or Nuttzo.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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