When you know you need a high-protein breakfast to start your day on the right foot, but you don’t want to eat the same old boring thing again, my High Protein Sugar Cookie Overnight Oats will save the day. These overnight oats are sweet and nostalgic, but also contain 30+ grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber per serving, satisfying both your need for a filling breakfast and your desire to eat something sweet and fun.
The best part about overnight oats is that they take 5 minutes to throw together, and in the morning, you have a ready-made breakfast that you can enjoy at home or toss in your bag and take on the go. This recipe is perfect for busy mornings!
High-Protein Sugar Cookie Overnight Oats
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Chill Time: 4 hours–overnight
- Total Time: 5 minutes + chilling
- Servings: 1
- Course: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 5.3 oz Dannon Light & Fit Vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp vanilla whey protein
- 2 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- ¼ tsp butter extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mason jar or small bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla whey protein, and sugar-free maple syrup.
- Stir in the chia seeds, vanilla extract, almond extract, butter extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Mix well until everything is fully combined.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours) to let the oats soften and the flavors blend.
- In the morning, give your oats a good stir.
- Optional but highly recommended: top with crushed sugar cookies or festive sprinkles for extra sugar-cookie flavor.
Notes
Add a little extra sugar-free maple syrup before serving if you want more sweetness.
Enjoy straight from the fridge, or warm it slightly if that’s your vibe.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Protein: 31g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fat: 9g
- Fiber: 9g
