Description
This Creamy High Protein Pistachio Pudding Overnight Oats recipe combines rolled oats with protein-packed ingredients and instant pistachio pudding mix to create a delicious, nutrient-dense breakfast. Easily prepared in advance and refrigerated overnight, it offers a smooth, creamy texture and rich nutty flavor enhanced by crunchy pistachio toppings. Perfect for a grab-and-go meal that provides sustained energy and high protein content, suitable for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 ¼ – 2½ cups vanilla or unflavored almond milk (or preferred milk)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla; can substitute with higher protein plant-based yogurt for dairy-free option)
- 3 tablespoons Instant Jell-O Pistachio Pudding Mix
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 scoops vanilla or unflavored protein powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey (adjust to taste after refrigeration)
Toppings (Optional)
- Crushed pistachios
- Whipped cream
- Sliced bananas
- Mixed berries
- Dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, instant pistachio pudding mix, chia seeds, protein powder (if using), and honey to a large airtight container or bowl. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Refrigerate: Seal the container tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. This allows the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid, thickening the mixture into a creamy pudding-like texture.
- Serve and Garnish: After refrigeration, divide the pudding evenly into three bowls or jars for easy, grab-and-go breakfasts. Top with your choice of crushed pistachios, sliced bananas (best added on the day of consumption), whipped cream, dark chocolate chips, or mixed berries.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Add fresh toppings on the day of serving to maintain texture and flavor.
Notes
- Adjust honey depending on your preferred level of sweetness; flavored yogurt and protein powder may add extra sweetness requiring less honey.
- Without protein powder, this recipe provides about 20 grams of protein with pistachios topping; sub almond milk with higher protein milk like Fairlife or skim milk to boost protein naturally.
- Using cow’s milk will create a thicker consistency; you may need to add extra milk after refrigeration or increase initial liquid by ½ cup.
- Nutritional info calculated without many toppings, and using non-fat Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/3 of recipe)
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 8.5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
