With our busy lifestyle and jam-packed morning routines, sometimes it gets difficult to have a healthy and nutritious breakfast. Today we share with you some delicious and amazing overnight oats with the goodness of whey protein.
You can easily meal prep for these recipes in advance and make your mornings simpler and hassle free. The good thing is that you can even have these oats as a mid-meal snack. They are healthy, delicious, and will fill you up for a good time so you can avoid munching and snacking.
What is whey protein?
Whey protein and casein protein are both part of cow’s milk. Whey protein is obtained as a by-product during the cheese making process. The liquid whey that is obtained is filtered and processed and the end product is premium quality whey protein.
There are three kinds of whey protein powder supplements – whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate, and whey protein hydrolyzed. The difference in all these kinds of whey protein is the number of filtration stages that they go through and the final protein content.
5 delicious overnight oats recipes enriched with whey protein powder
Try these 5 amazing overnight oats recipes that have the goodness of whey protein powder. You can use the top selling GNC Pro Performance whey protein or any other whey protein powder of your choice.
1. Strawberry protein overnight oats
If you are a fan of strawberry flavored desserts, then this healthy alternative would surely become your favorite. It has the rich and smooth texture of Greek yogurt, the goodness and power of whey protein powder, and the freshness of strawberries.
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 2 scoops whey protein (GNC Pro Performance whey protein – vanilla or strawberry)
- ½ cup milk (cow milk or any plant based milk of your choice)
- ½ tbsp chia seeds
- 1-2 tsp honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
- Nuts and strawberries – for garnishing
Method
- Combine oats, protein powder, and chia seeds in a container.
- Pour milk, Greek yogurt, and honey to the container and mix well.
- Cover the lid and let it rest in the refrigerator for 5 hours or overnight.
- Top it with strawberries and nuts and serve hot or cold!
2. Chocolate protein overnight oats
When you are on your fitness journey and crave something sweet without compromising your fitness and diet, you can try this easy and quick recipe. You can add any whey protein of your choice and have it in breakfast, as a mid-meal healthy snack, or even after workouts to power through your day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1-2 tsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup low fat Greek yogurt
- 2 scoops chocolate whey protein powder
- ½ tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp cacao powder
- 1 tsp chocolate chips – for garnishing
Method
- Put all the dry ingredients in a big bowl. Add the wet ingredients and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture into small jars and refrigerate for 5 – 6 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with chocolate chips before eating and enjoy!
3. Fruity overnight oats
If you are a fan of fruits then this would make a great breakfast recipe for you. The freshness and power of fruits and the goodness of whey protein will give you a solid start to the day and keep your energy levels up throughout the day.
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1-2 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- ½ cup milk (cow’s milk or any plant based milk of your choice)
- ¼ cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 scoops vanilla Pro Performance whey protein
- Chopped fruits (mango, kiwi, pomegranate, peaches, berries) – for garnish
Method
- In a big bowl mix all the ingredients together.
- Add all the chopped fruits and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to small containers and cover with a lid.
- Refrigerate for 4-5 hours or overnight.
- Have these overnight oats for breakfast (preferably chilled) and enjoy!
4. Chocolate peanut butter overnight oats
Chocolate and peanut butter is a classic combination that you cannot go wrong with. This one is a decent and rich breakfast recipe that will fill you up and make you feel satiated for long. You get the goodness of both taste and health. Add fruits of your choice to give this simple recipe your own twist.
Ingredients
- ½ cup milk (cow’s milk or any plant based milk of your choice)
- 2 scoops chocolate whey protein powder
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- ½ banana
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- ½ cup rolled oats
- Few drops vanilla extract
- 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tsp honey or maple syrup
Method
- In a big bowl add chia seeds, oats, chocolate whey protein powder, cocoa powder and mix well.
- To this bowl, add vanilla extract, honey, and milk and mix well.
- Transfer to small containers and add sliced bananas. Cover the jars with lid and allow setting in the refrigerator for about 5 hours or overnight.
- Have them as breakfast the next morning, chilled or a little warm.
5. Coffee overnight oats
Get your daily caffeine fix in the morning with this healthy recipe. You get the taste of coffee and all the benefits of whey protein, what else can you ask for? You can have it chilled in summers or a lukewarm during the colder days. This recipe feels like a hug and you can even have it in between meals when you crave something sweet and wholesome.
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup milk (any plant based milk of your choice or cow’s milk)
- 1 -2 tsp maple syrup or honey
- Pinch of salt
- Few drops vanilla extract
- ½ cup brewed coffee
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 scoops vanilla whey protein
Method
- In a bowl mix all the ingredients together until you get a smooth consistency.
- Transfer to small containers and cover each of them with a lid.
- Keep these jars in the refrigerator for 5 hours or overnight.
- Have them in breakfast chilled or slightly warm!
Make sure before you include any new whey protein supplement in your routine you consult your doctor and trainer. The dosage instructions for each whey protein including Pro Performance whey protein are mentioned on the packaging. Read it carefully and do not consume excess amounts as it may cause side effects.
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