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
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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