Protein overnight oats

Overnight oats are a no-cook breakfast: dry oats soak in milk or yogurt overnight, soften in the fridge, and are ready by morning. Recipes by Kristen published a raspberry-and-peanut-butter version on April 20, 2026. (recipesbykristen.com) The recipe uses rolled oats, peanut butter, Greek yogurt, protein powder, frozen raspberries, almond milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup, then chills the mixture overnight. The post says the jarred breakfast is designed for meal prep and takes only a few minutes to assemble. (recipesbykristen.com) That formula follows the basic overnight-oats method used by Mayo Clinic: combine oats with a liquid and yogurt, refrigerate, and eat within about two days. Mayo Clinic’s version also describes the result as a breakfast with calcium, protein, and fiber. (mayoclinic.org) Oats are a whole grain, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health says they contain beta-glucan, a soluble fiber linked to lower cholesterol. Harvard also says oatmeal is a good breakfast choice when it is not loaded with sugar or sodium. (hsph.harvard.edu, hsph.harvard.edu) The protein-heavy add-ins in this version change the nutrition profile from a plain bowl of oats. USDA FoodData Central lists protein in oats, peanut butter, Greek yogurt, and raspberries in its ingredient database, which is why recipes like this are often pitched as a more filling make-ahead breakfast. (fdc.nal.usda.gov, nutrition.gov) Chia seeds add another common overnight-oats feature: extra soluble fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. Mayo Clinic Health System says both oats and chia seeds provide soluble fiber, while Harvard lists oatmeal, nuts, and berries among fiber-containing foods. (mayoclinichealthsystem.org, hsph.harvard.edu) The tradeoff is that “high-protein” overnight oats can also become calorie-dense fast if portions drift upward. Harvard’s nutrition guidance says whole-grain oatmeal is a healthy choice, but added sweeteners and other extras can offset some of that benefit. (hsph.harvard.edu, hsph.harvard.edu) For busy mornings, that is the appeal: one jar, mixed the night before, with oats softened by the fridge instead of the stove. The Kristen recipe turns that template into a peanut-butter-and-raspberry breakfast built around convenience, fiber, and extra protein. (recipesbykristen.com, webmd.com)