Description
Indulge in the rich, almond-flavored goodness of Almond Croissant Overnight Oats, a creamy and protein-packed breakfast inspired by the classic French pastry. With 40+ grams of protein, this recipe combines quick oats, Greek yogurt, almond butter, and protein powder for a satisfying and wholesome start to your day without the sugar crash.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup quick or rolled oats
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop (30g) vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- ½ tsp almond extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Toppings
- 1 tbsp sliced almonds
- Light dusting of powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a jar or airtight container, stir together the oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, almond butter, almond extract, vanilla extract, honey or maple syrup if using, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Add Almonds: Gently fold in the sliced almonds into the oat mixture to incorporate some crunch.
- Chill: Cover the container and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours to allow the oats to soften and flavors to meld.
- Serve: In the morning, top with extra sliced almonds and a light dusting of powdered sugar if desired before enjoying.
Notes
- These overnight oats keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days, making them ideal for meal prep.
- For best texture, store the sliced almond toppings separately and add them just before serving.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Use rolled oats instead of quick oats for a chewier texture if preferred.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, French
Keywords: overnight oats, almond croissant, high protein breakfast, healthy breakfast, meal prep, Greek yogurt, almond butter, vanilla protein powder
