Overnight oats have become trendy over the past year, and they are definitely worth trying! Overnight oats are easy-to-make, healthy, high-protein breakfasts. With this recipe, you can avoid soggy eggs or the same-old yogurts. Overnight are the perfect meal-prepped breakfast to pack in your work bag. They are also perfect for busy mornings where let’s face it – making a healthy breakfast isn’t your first priority. It took me a little while to get on board with the “cold oatmeal” idea. But, let me tell you…overnight oats are delicious! It took a few tries for me to get used to it and now they are my morning breakfast staple. Keep reading for my go-to easy high-protein overnight oats recipe.
Health Benefits of Oats
Did you know that oats have high levels of protein at 13 grams per cup? They are also filled with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. Among these antioxidants are polyphenols which are also found in green tea! See here for the benefits as found in green tea. And for even more health benefits on overnight oats, check out this article referenced from Healthline.
When selecting which oats to use, it is important to avoid instant oats. These are typically not whole-grain oats and can include unwanted additives. My family uses One Degree Organic’s organic, gluten-free, sprouted rolled oats. As they are a morning breakfast staple, we purchase a resealable 5lb bag from Costco which lasts our household of 3 a couple of weeks.
Variations of my Overnight Oats Recipe
The fun part about overnight oats is that there are so many variations of this recipe. I choose to use almond butter as a topping for extra protein, but you may prefer another nut butter or plant-based protein powder. Or, your health focus may not be on protein at all!
This overnight oats recipe can be customized to your tastes. While I love to also top it with fruit like strawberries and blueberries, you may prefer tropical fruits or an indulgent treat of dark chocolate chips! You can customize it however you like from toppings to kinds of milk used.
Here is my go-to, easy, high protein overnight oats recipe with almond butter.
Easy High Protein Overnight Oats Recipe With Almond Butter
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups rolled oats
- 2.5 cups oat milk
- 5 tbsp almond butter
- 1 1/4 cup fruit of choice
Instructions
- Have 5 small containers ready with 1 cup allowance
- Fill each container with 1/2 cup oats.
- Add 1/2 cup oat milk to each container and mix well with oats using a spoon.
- Add 1 tbsp almond butter to each container and lightly mix into oats and milk mixture.
- Place a tight lid on the container and leave in the fridge for 8 hours / overnight.
- Divide fruit into 5 small containers (1/4 cup each) and place in the fridge. If the fruit is large, dice into small bite-sized pieces first.
- In the morning, remove the overnight oats when ready to eat and top with your fruit.