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Overnight oats in a jar with a spoon.

Greek Yogurt Overnight Oats

Looking for higher protein overnight oats without the need for protein powder? Greek yogurt overnight oats are a great solution. Learn my base recipe plus tips and how to customize it with endless flavor combinations.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings 1

Equipment

  • 1 jar or container with lid (at least 10 oz/300mL in size)

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (I prefer 2% for a creamier texture but any type will work)
  • ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ⅓ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (large flake)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (or ground flaxseed)

Optional:

  • 1 tablespoon sweetener such as honey or maple syrup
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Instructions

  • Add the Greek yogurt, sea salt and any other wet ingredients or flavors (such as sweetener, vanilla, mashed banana, etc.) to your jar or container and stir well until fully combined. I find that mixing these first ensures that the flavors are evenly distributed and that the oats don't end up with clumps.
    ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt, ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
    Yogurt mixed with honey.
  • Stir in the rolled oats and chia seeds until evenly mixed.
    ⅓ cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    Oats and seeds added to the bowl with honey.
  • Let the oatmeal sit in the fridge for at least 4 hours (overnight is best for optimal texture).
  • That's all! In the morning, enjoy your filling breakfast as you get all ready for your busy day. If they are thicker than you would like, you can stir in a couple of tablespoons of milk or water before eating.

Notes

Storage: Store overnight oats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Warm Overnight Oats: If you prefer to enjoy your oats warm, heat in the microwave, warm in 20 seconds bursts until they reach your desired temperature. Since my recipe is made with yogurt, DO NOT overheat or they may curdle.
*Nutrition calculated without any sweetener.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition Note: Nutritional information is estimated using an online calculator and accuracy is not guaranteed. Remember food is more than numbers and this info is intended as a support.

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