High Protein Power Overnight Oats

30 January 2026 By Jimmy Smith
High-protein overnight oats with Greek yoghurt, banana, peanut butter and berries
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High Protein Power Overnight Oats

A muscle-friendly jar packing roughly 30g of protein from Greek yoghurt, whey and peanut butter. Stir tonight, fuel up after tomorrow’s workout no cooking, no blender.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chilling 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1 jar
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: South African
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 3/4 cup low-fat milk
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yoghurt double-cream or fat-free
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tsp honey optional

Method
 

  1. Add the oats, whey protein and chia seeds to a jar or tub and stir to combine the dry ingredients.
  2. Pour in the milk and Greek yoghurt, then add the peanut butter and honey.
  3. Stir well until everything is fully mixed and there are no dry pockets of protein powder.
  4. Seal and refrigerate overnight (at least 6 hours). In the morning, stir, loosen with a splash of milk if needed, and top with banana or berries.

Notes

For an even higher protein hit, use double-cream Greek yoghurt and a second tablespoon of peanut butter. Great after gym or for a long workday.

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