Struggling to eat in the heat? Try these high protein overnight oats to keep you full and cool.

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It’s hella hot. And Saturday predicts highs of 35º in London. So I've got you covered with 5 cold overnight oats recipes which take less than 5 minutes to whip up… Now carb up and get those gainz!

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1. Double Chocolate Overnight Oats

Kicking it off with a fan favourite: chocolate overnight oats. This is a very high protein meal to be enjoyed at any time of day, whether breakfast or pudding. 

What you need:

50g oats

1 tbsp chia seeds

1 scoop (25g) of chocolate protein powder 

100g skyr

80ml milk 

Squirt of choc shot

Method:

Mix your dry ingredients. Add your liquids. Stir, stir, stir. Put in the fridge to set overnight (or if you’re impatient like me, at least 4 hours!) In the morning, top with chocolate syrup or melt over some dark chocolate. Yum in my tum.

Vegan? No problem. Just replace the dairy products with dairy alternatives. Some of my personal favourites: Nush, Alpro and the MyVegan protein blend. (You might need a little extra liquid for non-whey protein products, just FYI.)

P.S. This one packs an almighty 37g of protein! 

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2. Banoffee Pie Overnight Oats (with Crack Shell)

This one’s for the banana and biscoff lovers. Don’t worry, I'll never forget you. 

What you need:

50g oats

1 tbsp chia seeds

100g skyr yoghurt

80ml milk 

5-10 toffee flavour drops (I use MyProtein)

1 banana

Topping:

15g biscoff

1tsp coconut oil

1 lotus biscuit

Method:

First, mash half the banana, then add the dry ingredients, wet ingredients and mix that bad boy all up. Slice the remaining banana (this will be your middle layer) and place on top of the base. 

For the topping, melt the coconut and biscoff together for around 20 seconds and pour it over the top. Feel free to crumble over the lotus biscuit, or simply place it on the melted mixture for the aesthetic.

This is a great pre or post-work high protein meal powering you with 21g of protein. It also doesn’t feel heavy on your stomach, but it is packed with energy and aids recovery. No DOMS zone!

3. Apple Pie Overnight Oats

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. So kickstart your morning with a healthy and nutritious high protein overnight oats breakfast that tastes like dessert. Guess how much protein this wields? 24g.

What you need:

50g oats

1 tbsp chia seeds

1tsp cinnamon 

60g of apple

100g skyr yoghurt

80ml milk 

20g maple syrup

1tbsp nut butter

Method:

Stir the dry and wet ingredients together. Grate the apple and mix in. Top with your nut butter of choice (I personally vote for peanut butter).

To save time, I like to bulk cook apples for this recipe so they’re a bit softer. All you need to do here is chop up an apple into small chunks, pop in a plastic container, add about 20ml of water and steam them in a microwave for 1 minute. They keep for a week in the fridge and are easy to add on top of yoghurt bowls or to use in overnight oats recipes.

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4. Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats

Need something more refreshing? Then try this Lemon Cheesecake high protein overnight oats. Simply *chef’s kiss* delish.

What you need:

50g oats

1 tbsp chia seeds

1 tsp grated lemon zest

1tbsp lemon juice

15g vanilla protein powder

100ml of milk 

Topping:

15g white chocolate spread 

50g skyr yoghurt

1tbsp cream cheese

Dried coconut (optional)

Method:

Mix all your base ingredients together and set aside. In a separate bowl, mix the topping ingredients and pour over the top. Then pop in the fridge overnight. Simples.

This whacks a whopping 32g of protein. Who said you need meat to bulk up?

‍5. Raspberry and White Chocolate Overnight Oats 

Keeping it light with the summer fruits, this overnight oats recipe will leave you berry happy. Wait ‘til I tell you it fuels you with 34g of protein – that’s more than a chicken breast!

What you need:

50g oats

1 tbsp chia seeds

60g raspberries

1 scoop (25g) vanilla or white chocolate protein powder 

100ml milk 

Topping:

15g white chocolate spread

1tsp coconut oil

Method:

You know the drill: mix dry, add wet, stir up. For the topping, melt the coconut oil and white chocolate, pour on top. Set overnight. Job done!

I like to use frozen berries because it’s easier (and cheaper). Save money where you can people – inflation is at 8%. 

One last thing… 

Don’t forget, use your favourite dairy alternatives to make these protein overnight oats vegan. Feel free to add more/less liquid for your desired consistency; I personally like mine THICC. Also, depending on what products you’re using, the total protein macros may differ by a few grams. Always read the label (wink, wink).

Let me know which one’s your favourite and share these overnight oats recipes with your fellow oat lovers!