Overnight oats were all the rage in 2018. What’s not to love about a quick breakfast that can be prepped the night before thus allowing you that extra 20 minutes of beauty sleep? Maximize your efficiency with this delightfully healthy, green meal.
Shoutout to Fit Mitten Kitchen for providing this wonderful and efficient morning solution to the stomach rumbles.
Prep time: 5 min.         “Cook” time: 6 hr.         Total time: 6 hr, 5 min.
Ingredients:
  • 3 tbsp steel cut oats
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 14g vanilla protein powder (dealer’s choice)
  • 1 tsp matcha powder
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt (reduced-fat plain)
  • ¼ cup non-dairy milk (unsweetened)
Toppings (optional):
  • Coconut shreds (unsweetened)
  • Fresh fruit
  • Granola
  • Nut butter
Instructions:
  1. Find an 8 oz. jar (or larger if you are feeling ambitious). Combine all ingredients in no particular order and stir until mixed thoroughly. Tightly seal the jar and allow the concoction to thicken overnight (at least 6 hours) in the refrigerator until the liquid is absorbed.
  2. Add desired toppings and enjoy! Easy enough, right?
Steps to Making Matcha Overnight Oats with Protein (h/t Fit Mitten Kitchen)
Note: To make this entirely vegan (yum!), replace the yogurt with a non-dairy variety or full-fat, unsweetened coconut milk. Steel cut oats may be replaced with quick or rolled oats (using ¼ the amount of the steel cut oats). This recipe contains no added sweeteners, but feel free to add a dab of honey or maple syrup, depending if you want to go the vegan route or not.