Thick, creamy, and smooth these blended overnight oats are the best way to start your day. High in protein (36 grams!) and with a sweet cinnamon flavor this overnight oats recipe is almost like an oatmeal pudding that you’ll keep coming back to.
With only a handful of ingredients and a comforting cinnamon roll flavor, these blended overnight oats are a tasty addition to your diet.
Amping up your protein intake can seem overwhelming at first, but it doesn’t have to be boring (learn the benefits of a high-protein diet). Recipes like these protein overnight oats help make increasing your protein easy.
As a Certified Nutrition Coach, I love that these blended oats can be meal-prepped in advance to make it easier for busy moms to grab something nourishing instead of empty calories.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy to make: all the ingredients go into the blender then into a jar jar and you’re good to go! They’re made in under 5 minutes.
Allergy-friendly: so long as you grab gluten-free oats, these protein overnight oats are dairy-free and gluten-free.
Comforting: though a refreshing burst of flavor is great, sometimes you just want to cozy up. This recipe brings you all the flavors of fall comfort in one jar.
Ingredients You Need
With a few gluten-free pantry staples, you’ll have these blended overnight oats prepped and ready in no time.
Regular oats: make sure to use a gluten-free certified brand if you need it and know that regular, old fashioned oats work much better than quick oats for the recipe. Learn more about the types of oats and which ones are best for certain recipes.
Collagen powder: the secret ingredient to the high protein in the oats. Collagen is one of the cleanest sources of protein and a great way to boost your intake. Learn more about the difference between collagen and protein powder.
Almond butter: any nut butter will work in the recipe to add in some healthy fats but almond butter is the most comforting for fall flavors. Try to use one without any sugar added to it for maximum natural flavor.
Coconut milk: you want the coconut milk from the can for this. Though it isn’t completely necessary, it does make the overnight so much more creamy and rich tasting. Learn everything you need to know about coconut milk and how to use it.
Pure maple syrup and cinnamon: the best possible flavor pairing, make sure to use real Canadian, pure maple syrup for the best taste.
Dairy-free milk: I use homemade hemp milk for blended overnight oats the most but any plant-based milk will work, with almond milk being the most common.
Expert Tips
You can control how smooth or chewy the blended overnight oats are. If you want ultra-smooth texture, blend them longer. If you like a bit of texture, leave some pieces intact.
Add any extra flavors or toppings to the oats after they’ve sat for at least four hours. Otherwise, they can lose their texture, sink, or just become a bit funky (for example; nuts will go soft).
Store them: Overnight blended oats should be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight jar.
Meal prep: this recipe makes one normal or two small servings. You can easily double the batch though and pour them into multiple jars for the week.
How To Make Blended Protein Oats
Step 1: Add all the ingredients to a blender with the oats and collagen being added last.
Step 2: Blend for 30-60 seconds.
Step 3: Portion into a jar.
Step 4: Pop into the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.
Toppings
You can top the high-protein overnight blended oats with whatever you like that day.
Some of my favorite toppings are:
- Whole30 whipped cream
- Toasted pecans
- Sliced apples
- Protein granola
Customize The Flavors
The best part about blended overnight oats is that they’re so easy to customize! To adapt this recipe, omit the cinnamon and add in or top it with any of the following ideas:
Chocolate lover: add in 2 teaspoons of cacao powder and then mix in some chocolate chips.
Chunky Monkey: add in 2 teaspoons of cacao powder, swap the almond butter with peanut butter and stir in chocolate chips once poured.
Tropical: stir in some shredded coconut and top the jar with fresh mango.
Berry Bliss: blend in some frozen strawberries or blueberries and top the mixture with more fresh fruit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Blended Overnight Oats
Though you can freeze them, know that once they thaw the texture is not as creamy as it once was. So, blended overnight oats are best eaten chilled, out of the bridge.
Typically, overnight oats are eaten chilled from the fridge. However, you can warm them up on the stove or in the microwave. Make sure not to add any fruit or toppings until you’ve heated them though.
Rolled oats (old fashioned oats) are best when making overnight oat recipes. This is because quick oats tend to absorb too much too quickly and become mushy as they sit. Rolled oats, however, retain a bit of chewiness but are still soft enough to eat.
Fast, crave-worthy snacks that hit your protein goals (without tracking or extra cooking time).
More Overnight Oat Recipes You’ll Love
- Pumpkin protein overnight oats
- Overnight oats with protein powder
- Espresso overnight oats
- High protein overnight oats without protein powder
- Cookie dough overnight oats
High Protein Blended Overnight Oats
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Regular rolled oats gluten-free as needed
- ⅛ cup Coconut milk from a can
- ½ cup Dairy-free milk
- 1 tablespoon Almond butter
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- ¼ cup Collagen powder
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon ground
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender with the oats and collagen being added last.
- Blend for 30-60 seconds.
- Portion into a jar.
- Pop into the fridge for at least 4 hours but overnight is best.
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Jai says
This was soooo good! I’m not a fan of cold oats so I heated mine up in the morning and it tasted JUST like a warm gooey cinnamon roll! Definitely a favorite to add into my breakfast rotation.
fitasamamabear says
Mmm heated ones are yummy too! it's the best flavor.
Anna says
Loved this recipe! A good change from my normal chocolate oats, loved the maple flavors.
fitasamamabear says
Glad you like the switch up!
Marie says
It's creamy, flavorful, and packed with protein. Perfect for my diet. So easy to grab and go in the morning, and they kept me satisfied until lunch. Plus, they're so easy to make!
fitasamamabear says
Yay!!! We're obsessed too.
GRETA says
Cinnamon makes everything taste better for me. It was a delicious, really creamy, and smooth overnight oat. I'll make this again. Thanks.
fitasamamabear says
Haha it really does
Bianca says
This oatmeal recipe is good! Creamy with a hint of sweetness, it's one of my new go-to breakfasts for a nourishing meal. Plus, the collagen is a healthy twist.
fitasamamabear says
Glad you enjoyed it!