High Protein Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Enjoy a nutritious and delicious start to your day with this High Protein Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats recipe. Combining the warm flavors of cinnamon and fresh apples with protein-rich ingredients, this easy, no-cook breakfast can be prepared in just 5 minutes and refrigerated overnight for a convenient, wholesome meal prep option perfect for fall mornings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes (including refrigeration time)
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ¾ cup milk of choice (I used Fairlife 2%)
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup finely chopped apples
- 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder
- 1-2 tbsp pure maple syrup (adjust according to sweetness preference)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Toppings (Optional)
- Chopped or sliced fresh apples
- A dusting of cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium glass jar or container, add the milk, rolled oats, finely chopped apples, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla protein powder, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir all the ingredients together until they are well combined, ensuring that the protein powder and chia seeds are evenly distributed.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Seal the jar or container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the oats to soak up the liquid and flavors to meld.
- Serve with Toppings: Before eating, garnish with additional chopped or sliced fresh apples and a light dusting of cinnamon, if desired. Enjoy your ready-to-eat, high-protein breakfast!
Notes
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk for a dairy-free or vegan option.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup to control sweetness as per your preference.
- For extra texture, add nuts like walnuts or almonds as topping.
- Overnight oats can be stored up to 3 days in the refrigerator for meal prep.
- This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for larger batches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 446 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 143 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
