Overnight Oats Version 2: Simplified, and Protein & Fiber +

This is one of my favorite breakfast options to prep in multiples on a Sunday so that I have breakfast ready for the week. It’s high in protein and fiber, which helps keep me full until lunch; it’s also a great option for the internal plumbing – because who doens’t like a good poop?

Benefits of oats:

  • Can make a big batch of them, like on a Sunday night, and have easy grab-and-go breakfast options for the week.
  • They taste great cold or re-heated.
  • Are packed full of beta-glucans which are known for lowering cholesterol levels.
  • Oats are useful in helping to manage blood-sugar levels.
  • Can help us meet our daily protein needs. This is important for muscle synthesis, immune function and overall good health

Prep time: 2 mins  I  “Overnight Cook time”: 8 hours I Total time: 8 hours 2 mins  I Serves: make as many servings as you want, listed below is for 1 serving

Main Ingredients (Prep):

  • 1/2 cup (250 ml) milk
  • 1/2 cup (~150g) greek yogurt (can be plain or flavored)
  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 1.5 tbsp chia seeds

*if using plain yogurt you can add 1 ml vanilla extract + one packet of splenda (or other sweetener alternative) for flavor. The benefit of using plain greek yogurt is you will get more protein (+2g for every 100 grams greek yogurt)

Other Add-in’s morning of:

  • dash of cinnamon
  • drizzle of honey
  • chopped almonds
  • coconut flakes

Nutritional Information: 

402 Calories | 26g Protein | 11g Fat | 54g Carbs | 14g Fiber

*Plain greek yogurt used for above

Notes about recipe:

  • As mentioned in the ingredient section: if using plain yogurt you can add 1 ml vanilla extract + one packet of splenda (or other sweetener alternative) for flavor. The benefit of using plain greek yogurt is you will get more protein (+2g for every 100 grams greek yogurt).




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