High Protein Overnight Oats with Frozen Fruit

🥣 Why We Love This Recipe

• Protein-packed: I love a good savory protein-based breakfast, but it's not always as easy to prep ahead of time. With whole rolled oats and protein powder, these vegan overnight oats are absolutely packed with protein, and they're super convenient!
• Easy prep: All you need to do is mix the ingredients, place the oats in the fridge overnight, and enjoy in the morning or bring on-the-go!
• Frozen fruit: To add a bit of flavor and naturally sweetness to these protein overnight oats, we stir in a swirl of fruit "compote" made with frozen fruit. It's the easiest thing ever and tastes amazing!
• Vegan: We use vegan protein powder (made with almonds) and oat milk to keep these easy overnight oats fully dairy free.

🥄 Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make these protein overnight oats:

📋 Ingredient Notes

• Rolled oats: Bob's Red Mill Old Fashioned Rolled Oats are the best choice for these protein overnight oats! Unlike quick cooking oats, they give the overnight oats a bit of texture so it's not just a big gloopy mess. They also soak up liquid really well without congealing.
  • We love that Bob's Red Mill also offers certified gluten free oats for those with Celiac disease or gluten sensitivities!
• Protein powder: Since we don't eat dairy, it can be challenging to find a vegan protein powder that doesn't have an off-putting flavor or texture. Luckily for us, Bob's Red Mill has a fantastic line of plant-based protein powders, including the Almond Protein Powder we used in this recipe!
  • It's finely ground into a creamy powder, so it blends well into smoothies, baked goods, and protein overnight oats!
  • Their almond protein powder is also keto-friendly, paleo-friendly, certified gluten free, non-GMO and kosher, so it works well for just about any diet out there!
  • You can order online or check out their store locator to find Bob's Red Mill products in thousands of stores across the country.

• Nondairy milk: Feel free to use the nondairy milk of your choice. We personally prefer oat milk, but almond, cashew, soy, hemp, etc. will all work.
• Sweetener: We like to use agave or maple syrup, but you could also opt for date syrup, brown sugar, or coconut sugar.
• Cinnamon is optional, but adds a bit more natural sweetness and warmth.

🔪 Step-by-step Instructions

(1) In a mixing bowl, stir together oats, protein powder, cinnamon and salt. 

(2) In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, maple syrup and vanilla, then pour over dry mixture and stir well to combine. 

(3) Cover the bowl (or transfer to tupperware) and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.

(4) To serve, microwave frozen fruit of choice for 45-60 seconds, mash with the back of a fork, and swirl into the overnight oats (or serve on the bottom of the jar/container). Feel free to add other toppings, like granola, nut butter, nuts or seeds, coconut, etc. 

💭 Expert Tips and FAQs

• The easiest frozen fruit "compote": To add more flavor and natural sweetness to these protein overnight oats, I make a super easy "compote" for the bottom of the jar. Simply pour some frozen fruit into a heat-safe bowl, microwave for 45-60 seconds, mash with the back of a fork and swirl into your oats. It's like jam, but without any added sugar (and so easy!). You can use pretty much any frozen fruit – my favorites are berries, mango and peaches.
• Make it sugar free: leave out the maple syrup. It will still taste good, just a little less sweet! You can always add more fruit for natural sweetness.
• For best results, let the oats sit (covered) overnight. If you're in a rush, 4 hours in the refrigerator will also do the trick.
• For ultra creamy overnight oats, we'd recommend using oat or coconut milk. Soy, cashew or almond would all work well too.
• Customization options:
  • Fruits: Blackberries, raspberries, or blueberries are all excellent toppers that add natural sweetness (and a pretty pop of color!).
  • Nuts/seeds: Sliced almonds, chia seeds, hemp seeds would all work here. We especially love putting pepitas or toasted coconut on our overnight oats.
  • Nut butters: Peanut, almond, or cashew butter add even more protein and flavor.
  • Yogurt: Yogurt will add additional creaminess and protein.

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