The oats are too thick/too thin in the morning. How do I fix it?

Too thick: Add more milk or yogurt gradually and stir well. Too thin: The quickest way to fix this is to add chia seeds because they soak fast. The amount will vary based on how thin the oats are. Each 1 teaspoon soaks up 1 tablespoon of liquid. Otherwise, add more oats and let them soak for a few more hours if you have the time.

If I don't use any protein powder, do I need to change the recipe in any way?

No, you don't have to change any ingredients! Adding protein powder is totally optional, and skipping it won't change the consistency.

Can I heat up the overnight oats in the morning?

Yes, you can do this both on the stove and in the microwave! I like transferring the oats to a small saucepan and heating them up over medium heat. You might want to add a splash of milk to avoid the oats sticking to the bottom of the saucepan.

Can I use a protein shake instead of the milk and protein powder?

Yes, totally! It will make it a little thicker and more decadent, but that's not a bad problem to have at all in my books!

Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats

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Protein Overnight Oats

Recipe by Veronika Sykorova

These Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats are a quick and easy breakfast and perfect for meal prep! They take just a few minutes to make, have 10 ingredients, and it's a very versatile recipe! It's also gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free!

Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Yield1-2 1x
DietGluten Free

Ingredients

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1/2 cup rolled oats
1 tbsp chia seeds
1-2 tsp ground flax seeds
1/2 scoop protein powder (I recommend chocolate or vanilla protein powder)
1-2 tbsp cacao powder (optional)
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
Small pinch sea salt
1/2 cup yogurt (Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt, I like unsweetened Yoggu)
1/2 cup milk (I use almond milk)
1 tbsp maple syrup (sub agave, honey, coconut sugar, or other sweetener)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

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Instructions

Into a medium bowl, add rolled oats, chia seeds, ground flax seeds, protein powder, cacao powder if using, cinnamon, and a small pinch of sea salt. Whisk to mix.
Add yogurt, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract and whisk again to combine well.
Transfer the mixture to a container and close with a lid, or cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.
When you’re ready to eat, serve the oats in a bowl or in a jar topped with fresh berries, yogurt, granola, almond butter, or your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

Storing: You can store any leftover overnight oats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. The longer the oatmeal sits, the mushier the oats get. While they’re usually fine to eat for 4 days, I find they taste the best the first 2 days.

The recipe is meant to serve one, but if you don't get very hungry in the morning, it can stretch into two servings.

The nutritional info is only an estimate. The protein content will vary based on the protein powder you use. Without any, 1 serving has approx. 23g of protein.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Soak time: 4 hours
Cook Time: 0 mins
Category: Oatmeal
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: American

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