A High Protein Homemade Overnight Granola That is Ready When You Wake Up

This high protein overnight granola transforms your breakfast routine with minimal effort and maximum nutrition.

Unlike traditional baked granola, this no-cook version combines rolled oats, crunchy nuts, and creamy Greek yogurt to deliver a satisfying breakfast that’s ready to grab from the fridge.

Perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or anyone looking to boost their protein intake, this recipe is endlessly customizable to your taste preferences.

Mix it up the night before, and wake up to a delicious, protein-packed breakfast that will keep you fueled for hours.

(Be sure to read the recipe directions well…so you don’t end up with burnt edges on your granola!)

Inspired by my Overnight Granola Recipe.

And use gluten-free oats – whole and quick cook – for a cheap gluten-free granola! 

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High Protein Overnight Granola

Homemade granola is much cheaper and you get to determine the flavors...and the protein amounts when you add in ingredients like protein powder, chopped nuts and chia seeds.

Prep Time10 minutes minutes

Cook Time10 minutes minutes

Servings - 12 servings

Ingredients 

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• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 2/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla (or use homemade vanilla extract!)
• 2 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
• 2 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 2 scoops pea protein powder
• 1 Tbsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts, like walnuts or almonds optional for more protein boost
• Milk or yogurt, for serving
• Fresh fruit, on the side or mixed in

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray rimmed cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray, or line with a silicone baking mat.
• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla.
• In a larger mixing bowl, toss together the quick cooking oats, rolled oats, chia seeds, pea protein powder, cinnamon, and finely chopped nuts.
• Pour the maple-butter mixture over the oat mixture and mix together.
• Spread the granola onto the prepared cooking sheet and press into an even layer to cover the bottom.
• Place in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
• Then turn off the oven after 10 minutes and let the granola finish cooking as the oven cools down. It's ready to eat the next morning, or about 3 hours later when the oven has cooled down and properly dried out the granola.
• Use a metal spatula to loosen and break the granola into chunks for serving. Serve High Protein Overnight Granola with milk or high protein Gerek yogurt and some fresh fruit.

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