PROTEIN OVERNIGHT OATS

 

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rolled oats, regular or gluten-free
• 1/2 small banana, sliced
• 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk, or milk of choice
• 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon protein powder
• 1/2 - 1 tablespoon natural creamy peanut butter, or any other nut or seed butter
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 - 3 teaspoons pure maple syrup
• Dash of sea salt

Instructions

1. Combine oats, chia seeds, maple syrup, peanut butter, vanilla, protein powder, and salt in a bowl and stir to combine.
2. Add in the milk and stir again.
3. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
4. Add sliced bananas just before serving.

Notes

• Choose a protein powder that you enjoy, as the flavor will come through in the oats.
• To make this recipe vegan, use plant-based protein powder and a nut or seed milk.
• You can skip the protein powder if you prefer.
• Add the bananas right before serving to keep them fresh, especially if making several servings at once.

Enjoy your protein-packed overnight oats!