Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (80 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) fat-free ultra-filtered milk
- 3/4 cup (170 g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop (about 29–30 g) unflavored or vanilla whey protein isolate, providing about 25 g protein
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, plus more to taste after chilling
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
- Pinch of fine salt
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, divided
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together the rolled oats, chia seeds, protein powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add the ultra-filtered milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Whisk or stir until the yogurt is fully incorporated and no dry protein-powder pockets remain.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of the sliced almonds. Divide the mixture evenly between 2 jars or lidded containers, leaving a little room at the top for stirring.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, until the oats are soft and the mixture is thick and creamy.
- Stir each jar well before serving. If the oats are thicker than you like, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the texture loosens.
- Top with the remaining sliced almonds and an extra dusting of cinnamon. Taste before adding any extra maple syrup.
Notes
- This is a horchata-inspired oat breakfast, not an authentic horchata recipe.
- The nutrition estimate uses fat-free ultra-filtered milk with 13 g protein per cup, nonfat Greek yogurt with 18 g protein per 170 g, and whey isolate with 25 g protein per scoop.
- Different protein powders absorb liquid differently. Adjust the chilled oats with a splash of milk rather than adding a large amount of extra liquid before soaking.
- For a stronger rice note, add plain crisp rice cereal immediately before serving; it is not included in the nutrition estimate.
- Keep refrigerated at 40°F or below. For best texture, use within 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian