Quick answer

Use one bottle of Core Power shake in place of the milk and sweetener in a standard overnight oats recipe, then refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight. For one serving, combine 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, and about 1 cup shake; stir once before bed and once in the morning. If you want a thicker spoonable texture, start with 3/4 cup shake and add the rest after the oats have soaked.

Why a protein shake works as the liquid in overnight oats

Overnight oats normally rely on milk or yogurt for creaminess and on added sweetener for flavor. A Core Power shake already provides both, so you can skip the extra syrup, honey, or flavored yogurt and still get a breakfast that tastes finished rather than plain. The shake also replaces the step of whisking protein powder into liquid, which is where most protein overnight oats turn gritty or clumpy.

The tradeoff is control. Because the shake is already sweetened and flavored, your add-ins should lean neutral or tart: fresh berries, sliced banana, unsweetened cocoa nibs, or a spoon of peanut butter. Taste the base before you add anything sweet, or the oats can end up cloying by morning.

Pick the right oats and the right jar

Old-fashioned rolled oats are the reliable choice for a make-ahead breakfast. Quick oats soften so fast that they can turn to paste after eight hours, while steel-cut oats stay too chewy without cooking. If rolled oats are your only option, they are the one to use.

Use a jar or container with a tight lid and enough headroom to stir without overflowing. A wide-mouth pint jar holds one serving comfortably; a quart jar lets you double the batch without crowding. Glass also makes it easy to see whether the oats have absorbed the liquid evenly.

How to make Core Power overnight oats, step by step

  1. Step 1: Measure the oats and chia first: Add 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats and 1 tablespoon chia seeds to your jar before any liquid goes in. Chia absorbs liquid as it sits, so it needs to be distributed through the dry oats rather than clumped at the bottom. Checkpoint: if you skip the chia, plan to use less shake or your oats will be soupy.
  2. Step 2: Pour in the shake and stir immediately: Add about 1 cup Core Power shake and stir for a full 20 to 30 seconds, scraping the bottom and corners of the jar. The goal is to wet every oat and break up dry pockets before they set. Common mistake: pouring the shake and shaking the jar instead of stirring, which leaves a dry layer at the bottom.
  3. Step 3: Add neutral or tart mix-ins, not more sweetener: Fold in sliced banana, fresh berries, a tablespoon of peanut butter, or a pinch of salt. Skip honey, maple syrup, and sweetened yogurt on the first batch; the shake is already flavored, and you can adjust after tasting. Checkpoint: taste the liquid before sealing. It should taste slightly less sweet than you want the final bowl, because the oats will mute it overnight.
  4. Step 4: Seal and refrigerate at least 6 hours: Press the lid on firmly and refrigerate. Six hours is the minimum for rolled oats to soften; overnight is the sweet spot. If you are prepping several jars, label them with the day so you use the oldest first. Common mistake: leaving the jar on the counter. Oats need refrigeration both for food safety and for the right texture.
  5. Step 5: Stir in the morning and adjust the texture: Stir once before eating. If the oats are thicker than you like, add a splash of shake or milk and stir again. If they are looser than you like, add a spoon of Greek yogurt or another tablespoon of chia and let it sit 10 minutes. Next step: portion into smaller jars the night before if you want grab-and-go breakfasts for the whole week.

Core Power options for overnight oats

  • CORE POWER ELITE STRAWBERRY: CORE POWER ELITE STRAWBERRY is made from fairlife ultra-filtered milk and is designed to fight post-workout fatigue with high quality protein that works to repair and rebuild muscle. Strawberry pairs well with banana, chia, and almond butter, so it is a good base when you want fruit-forward oats without adding extra sweetener.
  • CORE POWER ELITE CHOCOLATE: CORE POWER ELITE CHOCOLATE is made from fairlife ultra-filtered milk and is designed to fight post-workout fatigue with high quality protein that works to repair and rebuild muscle. Chocolate is the most forgiving flavor for cocoa, peanut butter, or espresso add-ins, which makes it a strong default if you plan to rotate toppings all week.
  • CORE POWER STRAWBERRY BANANA: CORE POWER STRAWBERRY BANANA is made from fairlife ultra-filtered milk and is designed to fight post-workout fatigue with high quality protein that works to repair and rebuild muscle. Because the flavor is already a fruit pairing, it needs the least doctoring; a spoon of yogurt or a few walnuts is usually enough to finish the bowl.