Prepped in under 2 minutes, protein overnight oats without yogurt is the easiest no-cook recipe. With a creamy texture and healthy ingredients that fuel your body with essential macronutrients (healthy fats, protein, and carbs), this recipe is worth waking up for!
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Instructions
Add all the dry ingredients to a meal-prep jar or small bowl: oats, chia seeds, protein powder, salt. If you're adding cinnamon or nutmeg, now is the time.
Add the milk and water to the oat mixture. If you're adding any extra liquid ingredients (maple syrup, honey, lemon or orange zest, vanilla extract, etc.), now is the time to add one or a few of these ingredients.
Stir all the ingredients together with a fork until well combined.
Secure a lid on the jar or bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. As the oats rest in the fridge, the mixture will thicken.
The oats may be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. Before eating the oatmeal, whether that's the next day or a few days later, add toppings and enjoy!
Eat the oats cold, straight from the fridge, or warm in the microwave or stove-top for warm oats.
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Notes
Thick Oats: I don't like super thick oatmeal, so I use 1 cup total liquid to 2/3 cup oats. If you want a super thick oatmeal (no liquid left in the morning), use 2/3 cup liquid. Adding protein powder also thickens the oatmeal mixture.
Meal Prep: Make this recipe up for 4 days in advance. Store in the fridge. Before serving, add your favorite toppings.
Topping Ideas: Top the overnight oats with fresh or frozen berries, mangoes, pineapple, apples, peaches, pitted cherries, kiwi slices, banana slices, almond or peanut butter, tahini, honey or maple syrup, nuts, or coconut flakes.
Warm Oats: The oats are meant to be enjoyed cold. If you'd like warm oats, heat the mixture in the microwave or on the stove-top before enjoying. Add 1-2 tablespoons of extra water or milk for the stove-top.
Using Coconut Milk: If you use canned coconut milk, which is very thick, you'll need to follow this coconut milk recipe. Use 1/2 cup coconut milk + 1/2 cup water.
The nutritional value doesn't include optional ingredients, like maple syrup or toppings. Whole milk is calculated as the milk of choice.