Healthy, Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats
When I tell you I make this on repeat, I mean, repeat for the past year! It's just such a simple way to get a big dose of protein in the morning, but also great for getting a serving of fruit in, and the perfect vessel to add nutrition bonuses like flax meal, and brazil nuts. Plus it's totally customizable, so it's pretty hard to get sick of. Try out different fruit toppings, different protein powder flavours, add hemp seeds or chia seeds, top with fun nuts like pecans, or drizzle it with pistachio butter! The options are endless.
Overnight oats are an easy and delicious way to stay on track (or get on track) with your health goals. They're the perfect breakfast option because they take just 20 minutes to prep 4 servings and you can keep the calories really low with a simple mixture like this one at 373 calories each, or you can increase the calories with loads of nuts, seeds, butters, fruits, and fun things like chocolate or sprinkles! They're so customizable!
I like to make mine overnight oats with protein powder because balancing oats with a protein source is essential to keep your blood sugar stable, and your belly satisfied till lunch! You can add protein to oats in different ways like a few tablespoons of hemp hearts, peanut butter powder, or pairing it with a side of tofu scramble, but personally I find adding a scoop of good quality protein powder is the best option. Protein powder is exactly that, a protein supplement. Which means it's low in carbs and fats, and consists mostly of protein. This makes it a great option to increase your protein without overdoing it on calories. Most protein powders also contain all 9 essential amino acids, and they're generally sweetened which means you don't have to add a sweetener to your oats.
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This was a part of my weekly meal prep series where I also made a spinach salad for lunch, baked pasta, and chocolate crunch bars for dessert.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Overnight oats are incredibly fast to make. Whip up 4 servings in 20 minutes.
They're low calorie and high protein.
Dairy free, gluten free and plant-based, these cover almost anyones dietary restrictions.
Super customizable. Use whatever fruit you prefer, switch the protein powder flavour, add extras like nut butter or granola when serving.
What You'll Need
Oats, but preferably sprouted oats. Sprouted oats offer more protein, vitamins, and mineral per serving than regular rolled oats. While you can use regular rolled oats if that's what you have on hand, I recommend making the switch when the bag is done!
Good quality protein powder. I like Vedge Nutrition because they're proteins are organic, non-GMO, third party tested, and most importantly delicious and versatile! You can shop their proteins using my discount code: EVANNRYAN.
Plain vegan yogurt. This makes it super creamy, and adds a nice boost of morning probiotics! I like coconut yogurt, but use your favourite.
Substitutions
Use any flavour of protein powder you prefer. I used the chocolate peanut butter flavour here, but you can go full chocolate if you like!
The flax meal is just a boost of healthy fats, so substitute for chia seeds, hemp hearts, or walnuts if preferred.
Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats with Raspberries
Recipe makes 4 servings
Macros per serving:
373 cals - 9g fat - 39g carbs - 34g protein
Ingredients:
- 1 1/3 cup sprouted oats
- 4 scoops Vedge Nutrition Organic Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein (discount code: EVANNRYAN)
- 1/4 cup flax meal
- 1/2 cup plain coconut yogurt
- 3 1/3 cups water *** subject to change based on protein powder, notes in recipe
- 2 cups raspberries, I buy these frozen in bulk to save and also because they're always in season this way!
Instructions:
- Add the oats to a blender and blend into a flour.
- Pour the oat flour into a mixing bowl and add protein powder, flax meal, and yogurt.
- Next we're going to add water, but the protein powder you use will either make this thicker or thinner, so initially add just 2 cups water. Mix through and check consistency. It should be thick but easily pourable. For me, using Vedge Nutrition, I add 1 1/2 more cups water, equalling 3 1/2 cups water total.
- Once you have a nice thick and pourable consistency, pour the oat mixture into four meal prep containers, I use these ones every week.
- Top each with 1/2 cup raspberries.
- Optional nutritional add-on: 1-2 chopped brazil nuts for each bowl. One to two Brazil nuts is all the daily selenium you need. I'm currently taking a good multi-vitamin which contains selenium, but I do often add a Brazil nut or two to my day where I can to ensure I'm getting enough!
- Place a tightly sealed lid over all the bowls and set in the fridge overnight.
- Oats will last for up to 4 days.
- Enjoy!
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All macros have been calculated to the best of my ability but may vary slightly.
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