The perfect breakfast for busy mornings on-the-go!
“Six ingredients, many great variations, and the
perfect make-ahead high-protein breakfast for your
busy mornings on-the-go!” -SS
INGREDIENTS
½ cup oats
2 carrots, grated
1 cup unsweetened almond or milk of choice
1 tbsp. chia seeds
2 tbsp. protein powder
1 tsp. vanilla paste
Dash of cinnamon (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Servings: 1 large or 2 small
Prep Time: 5 minutes (plus overnight soaking)
Combine all ingredients except the toppings in a small container. Cover the container with a lid and place in the fridge overnight (or at least 1-2 hours). Bring out of the fridge in the morning and stir. You'll notice that the protein powder, oats, and chia seeds soak up a lot of the liquid so you may want to add a little more milk or water before serving. Top with fresh fruit and/or Greek yogurt.
NUTRITIONAL INFO:
Calories: 350 kcal
Protein: 28g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fat: 9g
Fiber: 18g
Variations:
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Strawberries & Cream: Use vanilla protein powder when making the overnight oats. Add in 1 tsp. of vanilla extract. Dice up a few fresh strawberries and top with Greek yogurt.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana: Use chocolate protein powder or add 1 tbsp. dark cacao powder, add ½-1 tbsp. of peanut butter and some banana slices to your overnight oats.
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Peanut Butter & Jelly: Use vanilla protein powder, add in 1 tbsp. peanut butter, 1 tbsp. jam (e.g. raspberry), and sprinkle the top with roasted peanuts for extra crunch. You can use fresh berries if you prefer them over jam as well.
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Tropical: Use vanilla protein powder and add mango, pineapple, kiwi, and shredded coconut on top.
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Chocolate Hazelnut: Use chocolate protein powder and add in ½-1 tbsp. of Nutella/chocolate spread. Top with chopped hazelnuts.
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Cinnamon Apple: Use ⅓ cup chopped apple instead of carrots.
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Espresso Dream: Use 1 espresso shot (or ¼ cup cold brew coffee), ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk, and 4 tbsp. Greek yogurt instead of the carrots and 1 cup milk.
You can access a printable version of this recipe here.
