A high protein overnight oats recipe by a nutritionist who shows you how to make overnight oats high in protein without protein powder, great for weight loss, and with several flavor options.
Add rinsed oats and all ingredients except for milk into a container.
1 cup rolled oats, ¾ cup yogurt, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, ¼ cup chia seeds, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon lemon juice
Stir in milk last to see if you need more or less.
1 cup milk
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Enjoy as is, or top with fruit or nuts or chips.
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Notes
Eat refrigerated jars of overnight oats within 3 days. Don't leave overnight oats at room temperature for longer than 2 hours as bacteria can grow.Use rolled oats or quick oats but not steel cut oats.