The Best Overnight Oats Recipe

I’m truly not a big breakfast eater, but I do know the importance of this “first meal” of the day! And when I have completely come to my senses after a cup of coffee, some quiet time on my porch, and some exercise, I am then ready to fuel my body. This recipe is so filling and that’s one reason why I really like it. Whenever I have to rush to work and I know that I’m not going to be able to stop for a snack anytime soon, I don’t have to worry if I’ve had these oats for breakfast. I want to show you The Best Overnight Oats Recipe and give you a blueprint that you can customize any way that you like in the future!

overnight oats recipe:

Equipment needed:

• Mason jar or glass cup with lid

Pantry items needed:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 Tablespoon Chia seeds
• 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder
• 1 Tablespoon peanut butter
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Fridge items needed:

• 3/4 cup almond milk
• 1/2 cup chopped strawberries

overnight oats instructions:

• First, pour the oats into a jar or a glass with a lid.
• Second, add the chia seeds and protein powder.
• Third, place the lid on the container and shake well.
• Next, add the almond milk, place the lid back on the container, and shake vigorously.
• Then, put the lid on the container and place in the fridge to sit overnight.

The next morning…

• Add the peanut butter and chopped pecans and mix well.
• Lastly, stir in the chopped strawberries and be careful not to squish them.
• Finally, enjoy at home, on the go, or at work!

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some interesting facts ABOUT OATS AND HOW THEY AFFECT YOUR BODY:

• Good source of protein
• One of the most nutrient dense foods that we can eat
• Rich in antioxidants
• Large amounts of fiber

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WHAT OTHER COMBINATIONS WOULD WORK REALLY WELL?

• Try replacing the pecans with walnuts!
• You can use any fresh fruit that you like. Blueberries and banana work really well in this recipe.
• Make new flavors by changing up the protein powders. Instead of chocolate, go with vanilla.

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Oats are soaked in chocolate protein powder, almond milk, and chia seeds overnight until they have this creamy consistency. The following morning peanut butter is added for extra creaminess, pecans for crunch, and fresh strawberries to liven it up! This is the BEST overnight oats recipe and is perfect for those mornings that breakfast needs to be eaten quickly or on the go.

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Prep Time 3 minutes mins

Resting Time 11 hours hrs

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Equipment

• Mason jar or glass cup with lid

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 Tablespoon Chia seeds
• 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder
• 1 Tablespoon peanut butter
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 3/4 cup almond milk
• 1/2 cup chopped strawberries

Instructions

 

• First, pour the oats into a jar or a glass with a lid.
• Second, add the chia seeds and protein powder.
• Third, place the lid on the container and shake well.
• Next, add the almond milk, place the lid back on the container, and shake vigorously.
• Then, put the lid on the container and place in the fridge to sit overnight.
• The next morning…
• Add the peanut butter and chopped pecans and mix well.
• Lastly, stir in the chopped strawberries and be careful not to squish them.
• Finally, enjoy at home, on the go, or at work!

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Keyword Fresh Fruit, Oats, Protein