Tres Leches Overnight Oats
Tres leches overnight oats soak in three milks, a protein shake, Greek yogurt, and a little condensed and evaporated milk, for a creamy, high-protein, high-fiber breakfast inspired by the classic cake. Lightly sweetened and topped with strawberries, whipped topping, cinnamon, and coconut.
Equipment
- Mason jar or airtight container
- Spoon
Ingredients
Oats
- 1 cup vanilla protein shake such as a 26g protein shake
- 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tbsp evaporated light milk or 2% milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup protein oats or quick rolled oats
- 1 tbsp basil seeds or chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- monk fruit sweetener optional, to taste
For Topping
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp coconut flakes
- 2 tbsp light whipped topping
- 1/3 cup sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a mason jar or airtight container, combine the protein shake, Greek yogurt, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Add the basil or chia seeds, oats, and cinnamon and mix well, making sure the oats are submerged. For sweeter oats, add more condensed milk or monk fruit.
- Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 6 hours, until thick and creamy.
- Top and Serve: Divide into two serving dishes and top with light whipped topping, sliced strawberries, and a sprinkle of cinnamon and coconut flakes.
Notes
Stir well so the seeds and oats are evenly distributed and submerged. Overnight gives the creamiest texture, though it's good after about an hour in a pinch. Any vanilla protein shake works; regular quick or rolled oats can replace protein oats; chia seeds can replace basil seeds. It's intentionally lightly sweetened, so adjust to taste. Great for meal prep: keeps about 4 days refrigerated; add toppings just before eating.