This time-saving overnight oats recipe will have you thinking you are eating dessert for breakfast, but don't be fooled - it's packed with protein and fiber!
Ingredients
3/4 cup
Rolled oats, dry
1/2 cup
Pumpkin purée, canned
1/2 cup
Greek yogurt, plain, fat-free
3/4 cup
Almond milk, vanilla, unsweetened, Silk
1 scoop
Whey protein powder, vanilla
(or protein powder of choice)
1 tbsp
Almond butter
(or nut/seed butter of choice)
1 tsp
Pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp
Cinnamon
1/4 cup
Pecans
(or nut/seed of choice)
1 small
Apple, red delicious
(diced)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, add oats, pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, almond milk, whey protein powder, almond butter, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. Mix to combine.
Divide mixture into two containers, top with pecans and diced apple, and store in the fridge overnight.
Heat overnight oats in the microwave before serving, if preferred warm.
Notes:
Quick Tips:
If you don't have or like, protein powder, omit the protein powder entirely and replace the almond milk with soy or cow's milk to keep the protein content high.
For a softer texture, omit the pecans and swap out the diced apple for 1/4 cup of applesauce.
