Easy Overnight Oats with Protein
This simple recipe is packed with protein to keep you feeling full longer. It is easy to prep the night before making your mornings a little easier and healthier.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Old Fashion Rolled Oats Organic if possible
- 1 cup Almond milk or Oat Milk I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 scoop Vanilla Protien Powder I use vegan
- 2 tsp Chia Seeds
- 1 tbsp Maple syrup or honey *or a drop of organic liquid Stevia
- 1 cup Fresh Fruit such as blueberries, bananas, etc.
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
Topping suggestions:
- Chopped Almonds or Walnuts
- Shredded Coconut
- Spring of Mint
- 1 tbsp Almond Butter excellent healthy fat
- sprinkle of granola I use a low sugar/gluten free
Instructions
- Place alll ingredients except for toppings in a large bowl and cover.
- Place covered bowl in the fridge overnight or for at least 2-3 hours.
- Bring bowl out in the morning and give it a good stir. Add additional milk if too thick or dry. Divide oatmeal into individual jars or glasses and add toppings if serving right away. Refrigerate leftovers.
Notes
*A word of caution about liquid stevia if you have not used it before. A little goes a long way. Start with a drop not an entire dropper full.
I do like maple syrup and honey which are both natural sweeteners, however they will spike blood sugar levels if that a concern for you.
I just tried a new protein powder that has only 1 gram of sugar and 5 grams of carbs today in my smoothie. It was fabulous! I will try it in the Overnight Oats recipe and report back. (I am sure it will be good but I do like to try things first before recommending them)
I try and keep all my recipes as healthy as possible, low in sugar and use healthy fats. I have seen recipes for overnight oats that look more like a dessert. If you want to jazz things up a bit yourself, try adding some mini chocolate chips, (I like Lily's Dark Chocolate Chips with Stevia) and a little mixed nut butter on top.
Enjoy!