Description
This Creamy High Protein Pistachio Pudding Overnight Oats recipe offers a delicious and nutritious grab-and-go breakfast option packed with protein and fiber. Combining rolled oats, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and instant pistachio pudding mix, this recipe is creamy and flavorful with a delightful pistachio twist. Perfect for busy mornings, it can be prepared ahead and customized with various toppings like crushed pistachios and fresh fruits.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 ¼ – 2½ cups vanilla or unflavored almond milk or preferred milk (see notes)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla) (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)
Toppings (optional)
- Crushed pistachios
- Whipped cream
- Sliced bananas
- Mixed berries
- Dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: Add rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, instant pistachio pudding mix, chia seeds, protein powder if using, and honey into a large airtight container or bowl. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are well combined.
- Refrigerate overnight: Seal the container tightly and refrigerate the mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight. This allows the oats and chia seeds to soak up the liquid and thicken into a creamy pudding.
- Divide and serve: After refrigeration, separate the pudding into three individual bowls or jars for convenient morning servings. Add your choice of toppings such as crushed pistachios, sliced bananas, dark chocolate chips, and whipped cream.
- Storage: Keep any leftovers stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Add fresh toppings like bananas on the day of consumption for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of honey to suit your preferred sweetness; flavored yogurt and vanilla protein powder may reduce the need for additional sweetener.
- Without protein powder, this recipe provides about 20 grams of protein with pistachios as a topping.
- To boost protein content without protein powder, substitute almond milk with higher protein milk such as Fairlife or skim milk.
- Using cow’s milk results in a thicker consistency; add extra milk after refrigeration or add ½ cup more milk when mixing to adjust consistency.
- The flavor can be adjusted by adding more pudding mix or liquid depending on taste preferences.
- Nutritional info is based on non-fat Greek yogurt and minimal toppings.
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
