These High Protein Spiced Pear Overnight Oats prove that oatmeal is nothing but boring. They’re made with warm sautéed pears, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg for a cozy seasonal flavor. And Greek yogurt, protein powder, chia seeds and flax add plenty of protein and fiber. I love overnight oats for an easy meal-prep breakfast, but cooking the pears in butter and spices first makes these feel extra special.
Each serving has 45 grams of protein and 13 grams of fiber.
For another yummy high protein oatmeal recipe try my caramel apple overnight oats.
Why you'll love these pear overnight oats with chia and flax
Protein and fiber packed. Ingredients like oats, chia seeds, pears, milk, greek yogurt and protein powder ensure this breakfast has plenty of protein and fiber.
Perfect for meal prep – Prep these oats the night before for an easy grab-and-go breakfast.
Perfect for fall. Pears, nutmeg, cinnamon and cardamom make these oats cozy and nourishing.
Instructions
Saute pears in butter.
Mix pears with all other ingredients and refrigerate until set.
Serve and enjoy.
Ingredients
- Butter
- Pears
- Cinnamon
- Cardamom
- Nutmeg
- Salt
- Rolled oats
- Chia seeds
- Flax Seeds
- Milk
- Greek yogurt
- Vanilla protein powder
Substitutions
- Yogurt: You can use a thick vegan yogurt. A low-fat or non-fat yogurt also works as long as it is super creamy.
- Milk: Non-dairy yogurt like almond milk, oat milk, soy milk can work here.
- Chia seeds: Flax or basil seeds both work here.
Storage instructions
These overnight oats can be stored in a sealed container or jar in your fridge for up to 5 days.
Equipment
I love these mixing bowls for mixing and storing my oats!
Recipe FAQS
No, you need the yogurt to make these oats creamy. You can however use a nonfat yogurt if desired as long as it is a thick and creamy one.
I don’t recommend omitting the protein powder because it will affect both the texture and flavor. If you do leave it out, add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract to make up for the sweetness and flavor.
I like to top my oats with cacao nibs, more fruit and bee pollen.
You can use a thick vegan yogurt and dairy-free milk, but keep in mind that the oats won’t be quite as creamy and the protein content will be significantly lower.
Pears are high in fiber and other gut friendly ingredients like sorbitol and pectin.
Recipe Pro-Tips
Use a good tasting protein powder for the best tasting chia pudding. My favorite whey proteins are Ballerina Farms and Mind Body Green.
I recommend using whey protein for the best consistency. Plant-based protein tends to absorb more liquid, so if you use it, you’ll need to add extra milk.
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High Protein Spiced Pear Overnight Oats
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter can sub in olive oil but I love the flavor butter adds
- 2 medium pears - diced
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon divided
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom divided
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg divided
- tiny pinch salt
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds can sub in additional chia seeds if desired
- ½ cup milk of choice I like whole milk for more protein
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 2 servings vanilla protein powder I recommend whey protein*
Instructions
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add pears and half of the cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom. Cook for about 10 minutes until pears have softened.
- Add pears to a mixing bowl along with the rest of the ingredients including the rest of the cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon. Mix until fully combined.
- Cover and refrigerate oats for at least 3 hours, or overnight. Serve and enjoy.
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