If your mornings are busy like mine, overnight oats are a lifesaver. I used to feel like something was missing—protein—so I tweaked my recipe. This version gives you a balanced mix of protein, fiber, and healthy fats to keep you energized all morning. It takes just five minutes to prep the night before, and breakfast is ready when you are!

Some people enjoy eating their oats cold straight from the fridge, while others like to let them sit out for 10–15 minutes to take the chill off. Either way, you’ll love how creamy, satisfying, and nourishing this is.

Ingredients

• ½ scoop (about ¼ cup / 15g) vanilla protein powder

• 1 cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk

• ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (I like One Degree Organic)

• 1 Tbsp chia seeds

• ¼ ripe banana, sliced (freeze the rest for smoothies)

• ¼ cup fresh or frozen organic blueberries

• Dash of cinnamon

• 1–2 Tbsp chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts are all delicious, optional)

Instructions

1. In a jar or bowl, whisk the protein powder with a splash of milk until smooth. Add the rest of the milk and whisk again.

2. Stir in the oats, chia seeds, banana, blueberries, and cinnamon until well combined.

3. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6 hours).

4. In the morning, stir and top with nuts if desired before enjoying.

Tip: If it looks lumpy in the morning, just give it a quick stir and it’ll be smooth and creamy.

Nutrition at a Glance (with 1 Tbsp nuts)

• Calories: ~320

• Protein: ~20 g

• Carbs: ~30 g

• Fat: ~12 g

• Fiber: ~5 g

This recipe proves that eating healthy doesn’t have to be complicated. Just a handful of whole-food ingredients, a little prep, and you’ve got a breakfast that tastes great and fuels your day.