These Overnight Oats Recipes Offer Over 15 Grams of Protein to Help You Lose Weight

Updated on March 8, 2019 at 12:37 PM

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A jar of overnight oats has to be one of the best breakfasts because it's quick, easy, and deliciously satisfying and filling. The one thing lacking is protein, since half a cup of rolled oats offers only seven grams of protein. Protein is an essential macronutrient that can help you build muscle, feel fuller, and achieve your weight-loss goals. With a few genius preparation hacks using high-protein ingredients, you can double the protein! Try these tasty overnight oats recipes that offer 15 grams of protein or more.

Overnight Hemp Seed Cereal

For the overnight-oats-obsessed, here's a variation you have got to try that's high in protein and lower in carbs.

Get the recipe: overnight hemp seed oatmeal

Banana Cashew Overnight Oats

Not a fan of sugar in your oatmeal or chalky-tasting protein powder? Then you'll love this low-sugar, high-protein overnight oatmeal recipe that's creamy and naturally sweet.

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Get the recipe: banana cashew overnight oats

High-Protein Maple Vanilla Overnight Oats

Whip up this recipe using soy milk and plant-based protein powder that offers more than 20 grams of protein.

Get the recipe: vanilla maple overnight oats

High-Protein Vanilla Almond Raspberry Overnight Oats

This recipe is a game changer because it offers almost 17 grams of protein. The secret? Mashed beans. And your taste buds won't be able to detect them because they just add to the smooth, creamy texture, and they take on the sweet vanilla almond raspberry flavor.

Get the recipe: vanilla almond raspberry overnight oats

Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

The creamy combination of almond milk and Greek yogurt makes these overnight oats taste just like cookie dough.

Get the recipe: cookie dough overnight oats

Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

These chocolate peanut butter overnight oats offer all that delicious sweet taste you crave, but since it's oatmeal, it's totally fine to down this entire jar.

Get the recipe: chocolate peanut butter overnight oats

Overnight Breakfast Cookie

Not all overnight oats recipes need to be made in a mason jar!

Get the recipe: overnight breakfast cookie

Smoatmeal

This breakfast recipe combines two amazing breakfasts in one — smoothies and oatmeal! With just a few extra minutes of prep the night before, in the morning, you can enjoy a creamy bowl right out of the fridge or warmed up.

Get the recipe: Smoatmeal