What is your favorite breakfast? I am a big fan of oats (in some form) for breakfast. I had heard people say that it was not an ideal breakfast because it spikes your blood sugar and that you should start your day with protein instead. Well I have found a way to still enjoy my morning oats, but with extra fiber and protein so it does not spike my blood sugars! It is nothing like those sugar laden packets, I find that I am very satisfied with only about 1/4-1/3 cup of oats, mixed with some flaxseed and/ or chia seeds (for added fiber), topped with lots of berries, a scoop protein powder and sometimes a dollop of greek yogurt (for additional protein) , It is so nutritious, and filling. Starting my day off with lots of fiber, about 30 grams of protein and fresh fruit keeps me full for hours and feels great!!
I love that you can prep these ahead of time. You can use any jar with a lid. Mason jars work well, but I found these cute glass dishes with wooden lids on Amazon that are perfect! I make 4 at a time and add whatever berries or diced fruit I lfeel ike in the morning before enjoying it form breakfast. In the summer, I love to eat these chilled straight from the fridge, but you can absolutely heat them if you prefer your oatmeal warm. You can add whatever kind of protein powder you prefer. I like vanilla, coconut cream or the eggnog flavor from Clean Simple Eats the best, personally. I know eggnog sounds strange but it has the perfect amount of spice. Delicious!!
If you want to make this gluten free simply use certified gluten free oats. They can be purchased at any grocery store. I love the organic spouted oats at Costco. I believe the brand is One Degree. They are great!
Other Breakfast Recipes with Oats:
Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmea Bars
Chocolate Overnight Protein Oats
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Protein Overnight Oats
Description
Protein overnight oats are the perfect way to start the day with lots of fiber and protein to keep you full, satisfied and energized!
Ingredients
- 1/3– 1/2 cup old fashioned oats (not instant)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I like Clean Simple Eats)
- 1/2 Tablespoon flax seed and/ or chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- toppings: berries, chopped nuts, almond or peanut butter (for topping)
Instructions
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Prep oats: Combine all ingredients except the toppings in a small container.
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Soak: Cover container with a lid and place in the fridge overnight (or at least 1-2 hours).
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Stir: 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 almond milk or water before serving.
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Add toppings and enjoy: Top with toppings of your choice and enjoy. I love berries, mango and sliced almond or peanut butter.
Notes
- Greek yogurt: Add 1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt to the overnight oats mixture. This will add about 4 grams of protein, depending on what brand you use.
- Cottage cheese: Add 1/4 cup cottage cheese to the overnight oats mixture. This will about around 7 grams of protein.
- Nuts and nut butter: Chopped nuts and/or nut butter are a great way to add a little bit of extra protein to your overnight oats. They also add healthy fats, which will make the oats even more filling!
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