Why You’ll Love These Blended Overnight Oats

  • Hits the spot: It will satisfy the sweet tooth when the sweet cravings hit; without refined sugars.
  • Protein-packed: With 28g of protein this meal will keep you fueled for hours.
  • High-fiber recipe: Each serving has 12g of fiber!
  • Simple ingredients: This recipe is made with just a handful of common pantry ingredients – most you likely have at home!
  • Simple breakfast: It’s easy to prep and grab on the go the next morning.
  • Make them again and again: Once you make it once, you’ll have the ingredients to make this delicious recipe a few more times.
blended protein overnight oats in a glass jar with almond butter on top.

What makes this overnight oats recipe special are its high-protein content and milkshake-like consistency. It reminds me of this cake batter protein shake. Can you say dessert for breakfast?

With three added scoops of vanilla protein powder, it makes a great breakfast, afternoon snack, or post-workout fuel. 

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Overnight oats is one of those recipes I look forward to waking up and eating. No really, I have a library of recipes like blueberry overnight oats, pumpkin pie overnight oats, carrot cake overnight oats, strawberry cheesecake overnight oats, and peanut butter overnight oats.

Now you can have your overnight oats blended, for the same sweet and nutty flavors you love with a creamy twist!

Need another high protein breakfast to grab in the morning? Try yogurt chia pudding, cake batter protein balls, cookie dough protein bars, or oatmeal peanut butter protein balls.

Ingredients You Need

Here are the main ingredients you need to make this blended over night oats recipe. Skip to the recipe card for exact measurements.

blended overnight oat ingredients on a counter top.
  • Rolled oats: Use certified gluten-free if needed.
  • Chia seeds: A serving of chia seeds offers 10g of fiber and 5g of protein!
  • Maple syrup: Naturally sweetens your oats.
  • Vanilla extract and cinnamon: For flavor.
  • Salt: Brings out the sweetness.
  • Dairy-free milk: Use cashew milk, almond milk, coconut milk, etc.
  • Vanilla protein powder: this is optional, but is ideal for a well-balanced meal of macro-nutrients. I used Paleo Valley vanilla.

Recipe Variations

One of my favorite things about this recipe is its flexibility. Make it fit your dietary needs or taste buds.

  • Make this recipe gluten-free by using certified gluten-free oats.
  • Add in hemp seeds or flax seeds for added fiber and nutrients.
  • Adding vanilla Greek yogurt is another way to add some extra protein. (Use a non-dairy yogurt if you’d like a vegan option.)
  • Use chocolate protein powder instead of vanilla and add in some peanut butter or almond butter.
  • Swap maple syrup for honey as a natural sweetener or omit it altogether.

How to Make Blended Overnight Oats

protein overnight oats ingredients in a blender.
  1. Add all of the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
blended overnight oats in a glass jar.
  1. Transfer the oat mixture to individual jars and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Recipe FAQs

Do overnight oats have to be in a mason jar?

Although a mason jar is a great option for overnight oats, you can store them in any airtight container with a lid.

Are overnight oats eaten warm or cold?

Overnight oats are served cold, but can be warmed if desired. I personally love quick chilled overnight oats straight from the fridge. It makes for a really easy breakfast.

What liquid is best for overnight oats?

Any type of milk will work with overnight oats because they’ll all absorb into the rolled oats slowly. However, we prefer low-glycemic milk without added sugars like unsweetened cashew milk or almond milk. 

Freezing and Storing

Store: Blended overnight oats are perfect for meal prep and will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Store them in a mason jar or airtight container in the fridge. I like to portion mine out before storing and top them once I’m ready to eat.

Freeze: Blended overnight oats can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Move them in the fridge overnight to thaw.

blended overnight oats overflowing from a mason jar with spoon.

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Blended Overnight Oats

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total: 4 hours 5 minutes
This blended overnight oats recipe has a smooth and creamy texture (like pudding!), is full of nutrients and sweet flavors, and takes 5 minutes to prep. Meal prep a big batch for the week and you have a healthy breakfast to start the day. I highly recommend adding protein powder for a high-protein and high-fiber breakfast to keep you full all morning.

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Servings: 4 jars

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups rolled oats certified gluten-free if needed
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 3 scoops vanilla protein powder optional but recommended
  • Toppings: peanut butter, almond butter, blueberries, bananas, chocolate chips, strawberries, nuts, or granola

Instructions 

  • Add all of the ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
    2 1/4 cups rolled oats, 1/4 cup chia seeds, 2 Tablespoons maple syrup, 3 scoops vanilla protein powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • Transfer the blended oats to 4 individual mason jars and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight. Serve with fresh berries and nut butter.
  • Store extra overnight oats in the same airtight container for up to 5 days.
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Notes

Thickness. Certain protein powders may affect the consistency of the overnight oats.  Add a splash of milk to the oats after soaking overnight and mix or blend again if you want a thinner consistency. 
Oats. Old-fashioned oats (not quick oats) are best here. I do not recommend steel cut oats as they’re too hard and won’t blend the same.  
Brands. I used Paleo Valley vanilla protein powder and Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free rolled oats.
More Protein. Swap some of the milk for Greek yogurt and use a high-protein milk like Fair Life Ultra Filtered whole milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 370mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 254IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 296mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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4 Comments

  1. Linda Rodgers says:

    It’s a lot of calories for such small servings. Divided into 4 overnight oats containers it’s barely 1/4 full. And that’s almost 400 calories!! Tasty but won’t be making this again.

    1. Molly Thompson says:

      Hey Linda! Thanks for the feedback. I found it to be almost all the way full for my jars!

  2. H A T says:

    4 stars
    Does your nutrition totals include the berries and nut butter toppings?

    1. Molly Thompson says:

      No it does not!