Name: Overnight Oats with Yogurt (17g Protein)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 485 min
Ingredients: 1 cup old fashioned oats; 1/2 cup Greek or plain yogurt (any flavor); 1 cup milk (any); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Recipe

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This overnight oats with yogurt recipe is creamy, satisfying, and packs a protein boost, all prepped in 5 minutes.

Once you try these yogurt overnight oats, it’s hard to go back. With 17g of protein per serving, the ratios in this recipe yield a delicious and nutritious breakfast.

overnight oats jar filled with oats, milk, yogurt, and strawberries

Yogurt Overnight Oats

I switched from making oatmeal in the morning to overnight oats years ago after realizing that rushed mornings led to too many skipped breakfasts. Adding yogurt to my overnight oats made them creamier, more flavorful, and boosts the protein to keep me full longer, similar to my cottage cheese overnight oats, which pack 19g.

Overnight Oats Ingredient Ratio with Yogurt

I always follow the 1:1:½ ratio of oats, milk, and yogurt. This translates to ½ cup oats, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup yogurt per serving.

How to Make Overnight Oats with Yogurt

Add the oats, milk, and yogurt into a jar. Add any add-ins, like flax, chia, or fruit, and mix.
Refrigerate the oats to soak for 4 hours or overnight. If making them ahead, they keep for up to 5 days in the fridge without fruit, and 3 days with fruit.
Enjoy the yogurt oats cold, from the fridge, or warm them up in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Old-fashioned oats (rolled oats) work best for overnight oats because they keep their texture better. Quick oats will work, but they break down into a creamier, almost mushy consistency.

Best Yogurt for Overnight Oats

Both traditional yogurt and Greek yogurt work well for overnight oats. Greek yogurt has more protein and a thicker texture, while plain or flavored varieties of either type will add their own flavor as the oats soak.

A jar of creamy overnight oats, surrounded by small bowls of toppings: sliced strawberries, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, blueberries, and peanut butter.

What to Add to Yogurt Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are endlessly customizable. Start with the base recipe, then mix in some of these to boost nutrition:

Flaxmeal, chia, hemp seeds (½ – 1 teaspoon) make oats high in fiber, protein, and omegas
Nut butter (1 teaspoon) for flavor
Protein powder (1 tablespoon) for more protein
Honey or maple syrup (1 teaspoon) to sweeten
Fresh fruit (½ cup) sliced or diced
Nuts, seeds, dried fruit: (1 teaspoon) for healthy fats

Overnight Oats with Yogurt (17g Protein)

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 8 5

This overnight oats with yogurt recipe is creamy, satisfying, and packs a protein boost, all prepped in 5 minutes.

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Watch how it’s made:

Ingredients

1 cup old fashioned oats
½ cup Greek or plain yogurt, any flavor
1 cup milk, any
½ teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

Instructions

Prep

Place four jars on a flat surface. Fill each jar with ½ cup old-fashioned oats, ¼ cup yogurt, ½ cup milk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla (if using). Stir to combine.
Want to add fruit? Add up to ½ cup berries or diced fruit per jar, depending on how much you can fit.

Chill

Refrigerate overnight, with a minimum of 4 hours. These can be prepped ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days with fruit, up to 5 days without fruit. Personally, I prep them plain, then add fruit before serving.