Overnight N’oatmeal
I like the idea of an overnight breakfast. Something you mix up & store away in the fridge for it to do all the work while you sleep. But even more than that, I like the idea of a breakfast that is full of protein & quality whole-food ingredients.
The popular overnight oatmeal trend gave me an idea. An overnight, easy breakfast. But as a nutrition coach, the thing I don’t like about most overnight oatmeal recipes is that they are way too high in carbs & too low in protein for a breakfast meal. Most overnight oatmeal recipes have not only too large of a serving of oats for most people but also added sugars & fruits, overloading the carb count.
I am a carb advocate. In fact, I spend a lot of time helping people understand how carbs can be part of a healthy nutrition plan, but too many carbs in one meal, especially on a regular basis, aren’t the best plan.
Enter this grain-free, higher protein-packed Overnight N’oatmeal. Not only is it incredibly yummy, but it’s high protein, low sugar {naturally derived}, whole food-based ingredients won’t leave your energy crashing an hour later.
So get to mixing, go to sleep & wake up to a wholesome, delicious breakfast!
Overnight N’oatmeal
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup non-dairy milk, unflavored & unsweetened
1 scoop protein powder
2 tablespoons peanut butter {or other smooth nut butter}
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon shredded coconut
DIRECTIONS
in a shaker bottle, combine milk & protein. shake until completely blended & set aside.
place the shredded coconut, chia, almonds, maple syrup & nut butter in a medium size jar. give it a stir.
then pour the protein milk into the jar & stir well, then place the lid on the jar & shake vigorously.
refrigerate overnight.
garnish with berries, sliced almonds & drizzled honey.