How can I make these overnight oats higher in protein?

While you can try to modify this recipe with protein powder, I find a better alternative is to try a higher protein milk like Silk’s Ultra Unsweetened Soy Protein Beverage . Per cup, it provides 20 grams of protein and you won’t have to alter the ratio of liquid to oats. If using this option, your oats will now provide 25 grams of protein. You can also opt for a vegan Greek-style yogurt with higher protein like Kite Hill’s.

What milk is best for these overnight oats?

Choose the milk you like. I personally love to use soy milk in my oats as it provides similar protein to regular cow’s milk. It is also a good idea to use a fortified plant-based milk as you can also obtain important nutrients like calcium, vitamin D and vitamin B12. Always check the nutrition label as plant-based milks can vary in terms of what they are fortified with and how much protein they offer.

Do you serve overnight oats hot or cold?

Totally up to preference! The great thing about overnight oats is that you don’t need to heat them up to enjoy. For those that do like warm oats, you can always heat your oats up lightly in the microwave to warm them through.

What if I don’t like the texture of overnight oats?

You can alter the texture of your oats in a few ways if you are willing to experiment. If you want a thicker texture, use a little less milk. You can also mix some other textures inside as well: try mixing in some nuts, seeds, or even dried fruit. And if that still doesn’t do the trick, you may prefer baked oatmeal instead.

High Protein Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats

Description

Creamy, flavorful lemon blueberry overnight oats. These vegan overnight oats are high protein and an easy to prep quick grab and go breakfast.

Ingredients

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Lemon Overnight Oats

1/2 cup rolled oats (use gluten-free oats if needed)
1 tbsp chia seed
1 tbsp hemp hearts
Pinch of salt
Lemon zest
2 tbsp plant-based yogurt (I used unsweetened soy yogurt)
1/2 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 cup plant-based milk (I used unsweetened soy milk)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract, optional

Blueberry Chia Jam

1/2 cup frozen blueberries, thawed
1 tsp chia seeds
Lemon zest

Lemon Yogurt Drizzle

2 tbsp plant-based yogurt (I used unsweetened soy yogurt)
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tbsp maple syrup
Lemon zest

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Instructions

Combine your oats, chia seeds, salt, a little lemon zest, hemp hearts, yogurt, maple syrup, milk and extract. Give everything a good mix and allow to sit as you prepare your blueberries.
If thawing your blueberries from frozen, add to a bowl and heat in the microwave or on the stove top for 1 minute. Mash lightly with a spoon and then mix in the chia seeds and a little bit of zest until well combined.
Now, make the lemon yogurt drizzle. Mix the ingredients together until well combined.
Give the oats a final mix, and then place along with the blueberries and yogurt in the fridge for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight. You can layer the oats, blueberries and yogurt in a jar or separate the oats, blueberries and yogurt drizzle using an airtight lunch box container with divided sections for your toppings and then combine everything together when ready to serve. Top with extras as desired.

Notes

For super creamy oats, mix your oats again after they have been initially mixed and sitting for 15 minutes. Mixing it again gets the oats evenly coated with the liquid and breaks up any remaining clumps of chia seeds.

To prep the blueberries quick, just mix the frozen berries and chia seeds together and allow to naturally thaw overnight. When planning to enjoy your oats, just mash the thawed berries and give a really good mix before serving.

Adjust the flavors to your preference. Adjust the sweetness to your preference and feel free to add in extra ingredients as desired.