High Protein Peanut Butter Oats
Make delicious high protein peanut butter oats overnight! This easy meal prep breakfast combines oats, protein powder, and peanut butter for a healthy start to your day.
Equipment
- mixing jar or container
- spoon
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder approximately 1/4 cup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or other liquid sweetener, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium-sized jar with a tight-fitting lid or a small meal prep container, combine the old-fashioned rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and fine sea salt. Use a spoon to stir thoroughly, ensuring all the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Add the unsweetened almond milk, creamy peanut butter, maple syrup (if using), and vanilla extract directly into the jar with the dry mixture.
- Stir the mixture vigorously with your spoon, breaking up any clumps of peanut butter and ensuring all the ingredients are fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the jar as needed to prevent any dry pockets of oats or protein powder.
- Once the mixture is uniform and smooth, secure the lid tightly onto the jar or container.
- Place the sealed container in the refrigerator and allow the oats to chill for a minimum of 4 hours, or preferably overnight. This resting time allows the oats and chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid and thicken to a rich, creamy consistency.
- The next morning, remove the jar from the refrigerator. Give the oats another good stir. If the consistency is too thick for your preference, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of additional milk, stirring until you achieve your desired creaminess.
- Serve the high protein peanut butter oats chilled, directly from the jar, or transfer them to a bowl. Enhance your meal with optional toppings such as extra peanut butter, a drizzle of maple syrup, fresh fruit like sliced bananas, or a sprinkle of chopped nuts.
Notes
Give the oats a good stir before serving. Add extra milk if too thick. Top with extra peanut butter, maple syrup, sliced bananas, or chopped nuts.