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Protein Overnight Oats (Vegan)

Protein overnight oats are a flexible, tasty, and satisfying way to start the day. This recipe offers two ways to make overnight oats with a nice amount of satisfying protein, with either vegan protein powder OR creamy silken tofu. Both are quick, easy and versatile.

Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 375 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the protein powder version:
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 erving plant-based protein powder, any flavor
  • 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
For the silken tofu version:
  • 8 ounces silken tofu
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or sweetener of choice, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of sea salt
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds

Instructions

For the protein powder oats:
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  1. Stir together all ingredients in a bowl, jar or storage container.
  2. Cover the overnight oats and refrigerate until ready to eat, anywhere from 3 hours to overnight. Enjoy as is, or serve with fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, nut/seed butters, or non-dairy yogurt.
For the silken tofu version:
  1. In a blender combine the tofu, sweetener, vanilla, and salt. Blend until smooth. In a bowl or other container, combine the oats and chia seeds. Pour the blended tofu mixture over the oats, and stir until fully incorporated.
  2. Cover the overnight oats and refrigerate until ready to eat, anywhere from 3 hours to overnight. Enjoy as is, or serve with fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, nut/seed butters, or non-dairy yogurt.

Notes

  • Flavor variations - There are so many ways to customize protein overnight oats, you never have to eat them the same way twice! 
  • Nutrition Info - Nutrition information reflects overnight oats made with Orgain vanilla protein powder.
  • The tofu version has approximately:
  • 440 kcals, 12 grams fat, 22 grams protein, and 7 grams fiber.
  • Storage - Overnight oats are best eaten the next day but can be stored for up to 3 days. The oats get softer the longer it sits.
  • chocolate - add cocoa or cacao powder to the oats (and a bit more sweetener), or use chocolate protein powder.
  • flavor extracts - add extra flavor by mixing in some vanilla, chocolate, coffee, or almond extract.
  • spices - it's delicious with cinnamon, pumpkin spice, or even more exotic blends like garam masala. And if you enjoy the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric, add a few dashes.
  • powders - mix in a serving of matcha powder (add extra sweetener to compensate), spirulina, or defatted peanut powder like PB2.

Nutrition Information

Calories 375kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 11g (17%) Fiber 13g (52%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 375

% Daily Value*

Calories 375kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 11g 17%
Fiber 13g 52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.