Oats: Old-fashioned oats are my usual preference as they’re heartier and remain a bit chewier after an overnight soak, however I have used quick oats (not instant) for this recipe and found them to be just as enjoyable, if only a bit softer.
Yogurt: Use Greek yogurt as it’s thicker than regular yogurt. Plain or vanilla work great in whichever fat percentage you prefer.
Milk: Dairy, almond, oat, etc. are all fine to use.
Protein Powder: This adds a bit of flavor as well as protein. I use half of a serving of protein powder which provides around 10-11 grams of protein. See below for making protein-rich overnight oats without protein powder.
Chia Seeds: My favorite trick for a meal-size filling green smoothie, a couple of teaspoons soak and expand in the milk to help thicken the protein overnight oats mixture beautifully. An equal amount of ground flaxseed works for this purpose too.
Cinnamon: Optional, but adds nice flavor.
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