Protein Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup old fashioned oats, not instant
• 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1 – 2 scoops vanilla protein powder, (25g total)
• 1/2 Tablespoon chia seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• toppings: berries, sliced almonds, almond butter (for topping)

Instructions:

1. Prep oats: Combine all ingredients except the toppings in a small container.
2. Soak: Cover container with a lid and place in the fridge overnight (or at least 1-2 hours).
3. 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.
4. Add toppings and enjoy: Top with toppings of your choice and enjoy. I love berries and sliced almonds or almond butter.

Notes:

If you don’t have protein powder on hand or simply don’t want to use it, here are some other ways to add protein to your overnight oats!

• 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!