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High Protein Oats Breakfast: Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats with Greek Yogurt Recipe

Name: High Protein Oats Breakfast: Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats with Greek Yogurt Recipe
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 220 g
Ingredients: rolled oats 2 cups; plain Greek yogurt 1 cup; milk 1.5 cups; apple 2 pieces; honey 3 tbsp; ground cinnamon 2 tsp; vanilla extract 1 tsp; salt 0.25 tsp

Apple pie flavors in your overnight oats, boosted with Greek yogurt for extra protein. Prep in a jar, grab from the fridge, eat on the go.

Cook 15 min Difficulty EASY 328 kcal

#Vegetarian #High Protein

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

rolled oats 2 cups
plain Greek yogurt 1 cup
milk 1.5 cups
apple 2 pieces

Seasonings/Sauce

honey 3 tbsp
ground cinnamon 2 tsp
vanilla extract 1 tsp
salt 0.25 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 43 g 52%

Protein 21 g 26%

Fat 7 g 19%

Serving size 220g

Cooking steps

1

Dice apples into ½ inch cubes to ensure even texture and distribution.
2

In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, diced apples, honey, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt.
3

Stir thoroughly for at least 1 minute until ingredients are well blended and oats begin absorbing moisture.
4

Portion the mixture evenly into four jars or containers, filling each to no more than ¾ capacity for expansion.
5

Seal each jar and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours); in the morning, stir gently and enjoy cold or warm briefly in the microwave (30 seconds on medium heat).

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?

Rolled oats are the core ingredient, providing a hearty texture and the classic base for overnight oats. Greek yogurt is the protein booster, making this breakfast extra nutritious and creamy. Apples and cinnamon combine for the apple pie flavor profile.

Q. How do I make sure the oats aren't too soggy or too dry?

The mix uses a precise ratio: 2 cups oats to 1.5 cups milk and 1 cup Greek yogurt. Stir well before chilling for uniform moisture absorption. If the mixture is too thick in the morning, add a splash of milk to loosen.

Q. Do I need to cook the apples first?

No, simply dice apples into small cubes. Their fresh crunch and flavor balance the creamy oats. Overnight soaking softens them naturally, so pre-cooking isn't required.

Q. What is the nutrition profile per serving?

Each 220g serving provides about 328 kcal, with 43g carbohydrate (52%), 21g protein (26%), and 7g fat (19%). The high proportion of protein comes from Greek yogurt, making this a hearty, high protein breakfast.

Q. Can I customize the sweetness or spice level?

Absolutely! You can adjust honey and cinnamon in the seasoning ingredient list to your taste. Start with the base recipe, then taste in the morning and drizzle extra honey or sprinkle cinnamon if desired.

High Protein Oats Breakfast: Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats with Greek Yogurt Recipe

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