Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Combine the dry ingredients in a jar with a lid. Add rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and a pinch of salt. Stir or shake to mix thoroughly.
- Add the wet ingredients. Pour in the milk, scoop in the Greek yogurt, drizzle in your sweetener, and add the vanilla extract.
- Mix thoroughly using a spoon, making sure to scrape the bottom of the jar to get any dry clumps of protein powder or oats. You want a smooth, homogenous mixture with no dry pockets.
- Refrigerate overnight. Screw the lid on your jar and pop it in the fridge. Let it sit for at least 4 hours, but overnight is best. The oats and chia seeds will soak up the liquid and create a thick, creamy texture.
- Garnish and enjoy. The next morning, give your oats a final stir. Add toppings like fresh berries, peanut butter, cinnamon, granola, or chocolate chips right before eating.
Notes
Important Notes:
• Do NOT use instant oats - they will turn to mush. Use old-fashioned rolled oats
• Steel-cut oats won't soften enough overnight and need 24+ hours
• Greek yogurt creates the creamy, cheesecake-like texture
• Chia seeds are non-negotiable for perfect pudding-like consistency Tips for Best Results:
• Stir thoroughly to avoid dry clumps at the bottom
• Leave room at the top of jar as oats will expand
• Add crunchy toppings right before eating, not the night before
• Use quality protein powder to avoid chalky texture
• If too thick in the morning, add a splash of milk Substitutions:
• No Greek Yogurt: Use cottage cheese (blend first) or thick plant-based yogurt
• Protein Powder-Free: Skip it and add hemp hearts or extra Greek yogurt Flavor Variations:
• Peanut Butter Cup: Use chocolate protein powder and add 1 tbsp peanut butter, top with crushed peanuts
• Carrot Cake: Add 2 tbsp grated carrot, cinnamon, nutmeg, and top with walnuts
• Blueberry Muffin: Add fresh or frozen blueberries and squeeze of lemon juice Storage:
• Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 4 days
• Can make 3-4 jars at once for meal prep
• Does not freeze well - texture becomes grainy when thawed
• Do NOT use instant oats - they will turn to mush. Use old-fashioned rolled oats
• Steel-cut oats won't soften enough overnight and need 24+ hours
• Greek yogurt creates the creamy, cheesecake-like texture
• Chia seeds are non-negotiable for perfect pudding-like consistency Tips for Best Results:
• Stir thoroughly to avoid dry clumps at the bottom
• Leave room at the top of jar as oats will expand
• Add crunchy toppings right before eating, not the night before
• Use quality protein powder to avoid chalky texture
• If too thick in the morning, add a splash of milk Substitutions:
• No Greek Yogurt: Use cottage cheese (blend first) or thick plant-based yogurt
• Protein Powder-Free: Skip it and add hemp hearts or extra Greek yogurt Flavor Variations:
• Peanut Butter Cup: Use chocolate protein powder and add 1 tbsp peanut butter, top with crushed peanuts
• Carrot Cake: Add 2 tbsp grated carrot, cinnamon, nutmeg, and top with walnuts
• Blueberry Muffin: Add fresh or frozen blueberries and squeeze of lemon juice Storage:
• Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 4 days
• Can make 3-4 jars at once for meal prep
• Does not freeze well - texture becomes grainy when thawed
