An easy, nutrient-dense breakfast made with simple pantry ingredients and frozen fruits. Prep the oats up to 4 days in advance for a delicious breakfast or snack.
1/4-1/2teaspooncinnamonor pumpkin pie spice or cardamom
pinchnutmeg
1/4-1/2teaspoonpure vanilla extract
1teaspoonlemon zestor orange zest (grate the rind of a lemon or orange)
Instructions
Add all the dry ingredients to a meal-prep jar or small bowl: oats, chia seeds, protein powder, salt. If you're adding cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, or nutmeg, now is the time.
Add the milk and water to the oat mixture. If you're adding any extra liquid ingredients (maple syrup, honey, lemon or orange zest, vanilla extract, etc.), now is the time to add one or a few of these ingredients.
Stir all the ingredients together with a fork until well combined.
Spoon your favorite frozen fruit on top (one fruit or a mix totaling 1/2 cup). Do not stir the fruit into the oats, just let the fruit rest on top.
Secure a lid on the jar or bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. As the oats rest in the fridge, the mixture will thicken and the fruits will defrost.
The oats may be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Before eating the oatmeal, stir in the frozen fruits and add any toppings (if desired). Enjoy!
Eat the oats cold, straight from the fridge, or warm in the microwave or stove-top for warm oatmeal.
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Notes
Water and Milk: You can use 100% water or 100% milk if desired (2/3 cup total).
Meal Prep: Make this recipe up for 4 days in advance. Store in the fridge. Before serving, add your favorite toppings.
Topping Ideas: Top the overnight oats with almond or peanut butter, tahini, honey or maple syrup, nuts, yogurt, granola, or coconut flakes.
Warm Oats: The oats are meant to be enjoyed cold. You do not need to cook overnight oats. If you'd like hot oatmeal, warm the oatmeal mixture in the microwave or on the stove-top before enjoying. Add 1-2 tablespoons of extra water or milk for the stove-top.
The nutritional value doesn't include optional ingredients, like maple syrup or toppings. Whole milk is calculated as the milk of choice.