Cold and creamy overnight oats have been a breakfast staple for me for years, especially in the warmer months. This week we’ve been blessed with unseasonably warm weather – 70s and sunny – in Charlotte and that was all it took for me to begin craving overnight oats for breakfast again. On Sunday evening, I prepped a batch of overnight oats inspired by my High Protein Hemp Oatmeal (I told you I can’t get enough hemp protein lately!) and when I realized the recipe was unintentionally vegan, I knew I had to share it on the blog.
When I first began blogging about my various renditions of overnight oats on PBF years ago, I received numerous requests for dairy-free versions of the easy oatmeal dish that is often made with milk and Greek yogurt. My oatmeal cookie overnight oats was the first dairy free version of overnight oats I shared on the blog and it’s still a go-to recipe for me. Today’s vegan protein overnight oats is another dairy free version but this one is higher in protein thanks to the hemp protein powder and chia seeds. A plant-based high-protein delight!
Vegan Protein Overnight Oats
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: breakfast, recipes
Description
Traditional overnight oats gets a vegan makeover with this recipe for Vegan Protein Overnight Oats. With 18 grams of protein per bowl, these dairy-free overnight oats are an easy recipe to prep ahead and can be doubled or even quadrupled for a simple breakfast you can quickly grab to enjoy before rushing out the door on a busy morning.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oatmeal
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 2 tablespoons hemp protein powder
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk non-dairy yogurt
- 1/2 ripe banana, mashed
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a container, stir until everything is thoroughly mixed and seal with a lid. Place in the refrigerator overnight or for a minimum of three hours, until oats are softened.
- Remove from fridge, stir and top with fresh fruit, nuts or a drizzle of nut butter. If you prefer a thinner batch of overnight oats, add a splash of milk to the oats until desired consistency is achieved. You may also add a bit more maple syrup if additional sweetness is desired.
Notes
You should know that this recipe falls into the “looks gross but tastes great” category thanks to the army green hemp protein powder.
For the coconut milk non-dairy yogurt, I used So Delicious Cultured Coconut Milk Yogurt which is both delicious and vegan.
This recipe can easily be adapted for anyone who is not vegan or cannot easily find dairy-free yogurt. Simply substitute your favorite kind of milk for the almond milk and creamy Greek yogurt for the coconut milk non-dairy yogurt. (You may also omit the yogurt but may want to add a little more chia seeds to add additional thickness.) Your favorite protein powder may also be used instead of hemp protein powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 379 calories
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 182mg
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 16g
- Protein: 18g
Additional Dairy-Free Overnight Oats Recipes
- Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Overnight Oats (One of my all-time favs!)
- Oatmeal Cookie Dough Overnight Oats
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That sounds great, I need to try that yogurt! I love the So Delicious ice cream, but haven’t tried their yogurt yet.
I was just thinking the other day with this warmer weather I could totally go for some overnight oats. It’s been 60’s/70’s in the DC area. I just hope it doesn’t get cold again!
Me too! Loving the sunshine!
Love oats with peanut butter! I used to eat a lot of overnight oats but right now I only like them hot
Haha, the looks gross but tastes great category. I love it. I am a huge oatmeal fan but really stick to my typical bowl – oats, peanut butter, a sliced up pear or apple, and cinnamon. Tasty, but gets boring. I want to try to spice it up a bit with some of your ideas -so thanks for continuing to post them! And by the way, you take really beautiful photos.
Your pictures always make your food look so darn delicious! I’m loving this warm weather as well!
This looks amazing for the warmer weather we’re having!!
I’ve been on a huge overnight oats kick since the weather warmed up, and had to laugh at the ‘looks gross tastes great’ comment. As I was making a batch the other day, my husband literally could not hide his disgust. Wish I could get him to try them!
It’s always a shame when tasty food looks disgusting, right!?
I won’t lie, I eat oatmeal almost every morning, but it confuses me a little bit. Is old fashioned oats the same as rolled oats? What are steel cut oats? Does oatmeal have to be cooked to get the fiber, or can you put it in smoothies? Help.
We aren’t vegan but my hubby doesn’t do well with eggs or dairy, he loves hemp protein and brown rice protein the best! We make something similar weekly!
This is pretty perfect for me seeing as I don’t have a microwave! However, it’s still cold in San Francisco, so I’ll have to wait until it warms up— if it does!
This looks delicious! Perfect for the upcoming warm weather where I don’t want something hot for breakfast :).
This looks delicious! Serious question though: how do you pour raw chia seeds over your breakfast like that and not get a stomach ache? 😀 I learned this the hard way, that I always need to soak the seeds before consuming to keep the GI tract happy!
I love love LOVE cold oats. Need to try this recipe soon.
This looks so good – I love overnight oats! x
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I’m actually eating overnight oats right now! I want to try this recipe, for sure. Also, I love the idea of putting in sliced almonds. — Lisa | Naptime Chai
I’ve been obsessed with the So Delicious coconut yogurt these days! This sounds fantastic. I believe that some of the worst looking foods taste the absolute best. Plus your’s looks pretty!
Julie, I actually ordered some of the hemp protein powder after you mentioned it a few weeks ago. I’ve been mixing it into my hot oatmeal with my usual add ins of collagen and ground flax and chia. It thickens it perfectly and is a great tasteless addition. Need to look at some other ways to use it too. Thanks for the recommendation! 🙂
i love your blog