Description
This Creamy High Protein Pistachio Pudding Overnight Oats recipe is a delicious and nutritious make-ahead breakfast combining rolled oats, Greek yogurt, pistachio pudding mix, chia seeds, and protein powder. It’s creamy, packed with protein, and topped with crunchy pistachios and fresh fruits, perfect for a quick and satisfying morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 ¼ – 2 ½ 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 (or more, to taste after refrigeration)
Toppings (Optional)
- Crushed pistachios
- Whipped cream
- Sliced bananas
- Mixed berries
- Dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large airtight container or bowl, add rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, pistachio pudding mix, chia seeds, protein powder (if using), and honey. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are well combined.
- Refrigerate: Cover the container tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the oats to soak and thicken, creating a creamy pudding-like consistency.
- Serve and Garnish: After chilling, divide the pudding evenly into three bowls or jars for easy grab-and-go portions. Top with crushed pistachios, sliced bananas (best added fresh on the day of serving), whipped cream, dark chocolate chips, or mixed berries as desired. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more honey after the pudding has chilled and thickened.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with a high-protein plant-based yogurt.
- Banana slices should be added fresh on the day of eating to prevent browning.
- The texture will thicken the longer it sits; for a thinner pudding, reduce the oats slightly or increase milk.
- Protein powder is optional but boosts the protein content effectively.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: overnight oats, pistachio pudding, high protein breakfast, make-ahead oats, healthy breakfast, Greek yogurt, chia seeds
