Overnight Oats?

[AmberFL 1,009]

Anyone have a good high Protein recipe? Or do you all stay clear?

[Arabesque 7,535]

While I do soak my oats overnight, it’s not the traditional ‘overnight oats’ because I still cook it.

I start with a microwave safe container. Add 1/4 cup traditional oats (half a serve & not instant which are more highly processed & has additives), 1/2 teaspoon dried cranberries, a tablespoon of mixed seeds & a cup of milk. I microwave it in the morning & then add 1/3 tub 20g protein yoghurt, additional milk for a runnier texture & blueberries. Gives me on average a good 22g or so of protein. You could add some unflavoured Protein Powder for an extra boost if you want. I eat it hot or cold. I always have a few spoons leftover (it’s very filling) which I eat as an afternoon snack. Be ware: don’t cook it after you add the yoghurt - it curdles - shudder! If you were wanting a quick grab & go Breakfast before work, my version takes vey little time. Pop it in the microwave while you’re getting dressed. Stir in yoghurt, additional milk, berries & then go.

The overnight recipes I’ve seen use half a grated apple & yoghurt, milk optional the night before & no cooking the next day. I think they use instant oats which is why it doesn’t need to be cooked.

Traditional oats are a great complex whole grain carb. You get sweetness from the fruit you add so no added sugar. Great breakfast choice. I ate rolled oats & blue berries 3 or 4 days a week while losing & now eat it every day.

Edited February 29, 2024 by Arabesque

[AmberFL 1,009]

9 hours ago, Arabesque said:

While I do soak my oats overnight, it’s not the traditional ‘overnight oats’ because I still cook it.

I start with a microwave safe container. Add 1/4 cup traditional oats (half a serve & not instant which are more highly processed & has additives), 1/2 teaspoon dried cranberries, a tablespoon of mixed seeds & a cup of milk. I microwave it in the morning & then add 1/3 tub 20g protein yoghurt, additional milk for a runnier texture & blueberries. Gives me on average a good 22g or so of protein. You could add some unflavoured Protein powder for an extra boost if you want. I eat it hot or cold. I always have a few spoons leftover (it’s very filling) which I eat as an afternoon snack. Be ware: don’t cook it after you add the yoghurt - it curdles - shudder! If you were wanting a quick grab & go breakfast before work, my version takes vey little time. Pop it in the microwave while you’re getting dressed. Stir in yoghurt, additional milk, berries & then go.

The overnight recipes I’ve seen use half a grated apple & yoghurt, milk optional the night before & no cooking the next day. I think they use instant oats which is why it doesn’t need to be cooked.

Traditional oats are a great complex whole grain carb. You get sweetness from the fruit you add so no added sugar. Great breakfast choice. I ate rolled oats & blue berries 3 or 4 days a week while losing & now eat it every day.

this is encouraging! I walk every day for 30-45min so I am really hungry all day! I was thinking the oats would be a great bfast to start my day and keep me filled up! I love your recipe sounds delicious!!

[Spinoza 1,490]

Love this recipe too. I tend to eat porridge more for supper, love it!

[invisiblyhappy 18]

23 hours ago, AmberFL said:

Anyone have a good high Protein recipe? Or do you all stay clear?

i've really liked the actual oats overnight brand i can buy the individual bottles from Walmart for 2.98 each, and then i add Protein milk on top so the bottles have 29g of protein. the cinnamon roll is amaze.

[AmberFL 1,009]

18 hours ago, invisiblyhappy said:

i've really liked the actual oats overnight brand i can buy the individual bottles from Walmart for 2.98 each, and then i add Protein milk on top so the bottles have 29g of Protein. the cinnamon roll is amaze.

i have seen these how do you make them? are they just protien drinks?