I've been feeling the pistachio craze lately so of course I had to make it into an overnight oatmeal recipe. These pistachio overnight oats are the ultimate blend of indulgence and convenience for a dessert-feel breakfast meal prep.
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Why you'll love this recipe
Pistachio. Pistachio spread gives this recipe a decadent, nutty twist that tastes like pistachio Nutella, similar to my pistachio baked oatmeal.
Overnight oats. No cooking required - just mix, chill, and enjoy, just like my Banoffee overnight oats and peaches and cream overnight oats.
Meal prep friendly. Make ahead for the week, just like other overnight protein oats or even baked oatmeal recipes if you're after a change.
Ingredients and substitutions
Rolled oats. Create a creamy, hearty base that holds up better than instant oats for overnight soaking.
Chia seeds and Greek yogurt. Help thicken the oats and give it a better overall texture. You can swap the Greek yogurt for a dairy-free option if you prefer.
Protein powder. Vanilla works best, but you could use chocolate if you want a bit of a change.
Pistachio cream or spread. This can be hard to find and a little bit expensive, but if you're after indulgence, it is worth it. I don't tend to add too much to these (because of the cost), but, the amount I recommend still gives a great pistachio flavour without being overpowering.
My top tip. Add in some fruit to balance out the strong flavour of the pistachios.
Please check the recipe card for full list of ingredients and quantity.
My Top Tip
To balance out the strong flavour of the pistachios, add some fruit! I tried both raspberries and strawberries and they were delicious!
Meal prep and leftovers
Overnight oats recipes are the perfect meal prep friendly breakfast - from orange overnight oats to biscoff raspberry, there are so many varieties.
Make 4-5 for your week and keep in the fridge for 5 days. If it's too thick in the morning, add a splash of milk and stir.
If you want more meal prep information, check out my Meal Prep for Beginners post and my Meal Prep Basics E-Book.
FAQs
Pistachio cream is best for a dessert-like flavor, while pistachio butter works for a less sweet, earthier option.
Whole pistachios add crunch but won't provide the same creamy, Nutella-like flavor - use both for balance.
Other high-protein overnight oats
Or, you can have a browse through my high protein overnight oatmeal recipes for more delicious eats.
Recipe
Pistachio Overnight Oats
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 40 g (½ cups) rolled oats, see note 1
- 30 g (2 tablespoon) chia seeds
- 30 g (2 tablespoon) Greek yogurt, see note 2
- 30 g (2 tablespoon) protein, vanilla or chocolate
- 180 ml (¾ cups) milk, see note 2
- 20 g (2 tablespoon) pistachio cream/spread
- 5 g (1 tablespoon) pistachios
Instructions
- In a jar, combine 40 g rolled oats, 30 g (2 tablespoon) chia seeds, 30 g (2 tablespoon) Greek yogurt, 30 g (2 tablespoon) protein, 180 ml (¾ cups) milk, 20 g (2 tablespoon) pistachio cream/spread. Stir until smooth and well-mixed.
- Seal the jar and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
- Before serving, top with chopped 5 g (1 tablespoon) pistachios and an extra spoon of pistachio cream.
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