My new favorite breakfast!

KristenF101 · January 2013

So I've loved overnight oats for some time, but this is the first time that I loved them enough to post about them! My sister in law mentioned using chocolate protein powder, but I guess I never thought about it, since I don't consider chocolate a breakfast food. Here goes the recipe:

20g Rolled Oats (1/4 Cup)
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1/2 cup skim milk
1 banana

Mix the first 3 ingredients really well, the night before you plan on eating these. Slice up the banana and put it on top!

demorelli · January 2013

I've never heard of overnight oats before. I'll definately have to try this.

KristenF101 · January 2013

They're amazing if you don't mind eating cold oats, and you don't have a lick of time in the morning!

They're also quite filling!

erinalysa14 · January 2013

thank you!! I never thought to add the protein powder either

CherylBov · January 2013

Sounds yummy....and could save time during our hectic mornings getting out the door!!! Thanks!

Nyhart03 · January 2013

Since I have a lactose intolerance, can I substitute the milk with say SILK or something similar?

edit: I also just read that you can do this with water as well. I'll have to try it out! Thanks for the idea!

dhickey73 · January 2013

@Kristen - sounds delicious? Are you using steel cut, old-fashioned or instant? Thx for posting. Hoping to try this and knock out some running around in the morning.

dhickey73 · January 2013

Sorry, my eyes clearly skipped over the "rolled" oats part! LOL

x_Shruti_x · January 2013

awesome! what brand of protein powder do you use? Also, any idea approximately how many calories the recipe is?

adinacolgan · January 2013

I will have to try sometime, just learning to want to do recipe's and this is very few ingredients , excellent for me

Thank you

KristenF101 · January 2013

awesome! what brand of protein powder do you use? Also, any idea approximately how many calories the recipe is?

I use Lifetime Fitness Chocolate protein powder (my Sister in Law didn't like this one, so I took it off her hands!)

Calories: 325
Carbs:51
Fat: 2
Protein: 31

Jizes318 · January 2013

I have never heard of rolled oats. I will have to check it out!

KristenF101 · January 2013

as an FYI, I ate this at 9, and I'm just getting hungry. I'd call this a win, since I'm usually starving by 11:30.

mamamia05 · January 2013

I agree! I make mine with almond milk and strawberry protein powder..it's wonderful and a great time saver since I fix breakfast for 5 every am :-)

sl0622 · January 2013

Yum! Great idea. Fiber and protein in the morning - perfect.

adinacolgan · January 2013

cant wait to try!

adinacolgan · January 2013

Wow, 91 lbs. awesome!!:happy:

starkiss100 · January 2013

I make this with 1/2 cups oats, 1/2 cup skim milk, tbsp cocoa powder and tbsp of honey. Sometimes I add a tsp of ground flaxseed as well. Yummy!

IzzyBooNZ1 · January 2013

Yes i have overnight oats for my brekky at work. I add chia seeds to mine but might also look at a protein powder. Never used protein powder before, what do i look for to make sure I'm mot getting one loaded with bad stuff?.

Casspage7 · January 2013

Congrats on your 91lb weight loss

jbromhilda · January 2013

Sounds delicious! I will have to try this.

Pixie8504 · January 2013

I love theses this morning I had another version of this.
1/2 c oats
1/2 milk
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 tbsp peanut butter
Use honey or Splenda to taste

BelindaBinny · January 2013

So I've loved overnight oats for some time, but this is the first time that I loved them enough to post about them! My sister in law mentioned using chocolate protein powder, but I guess I never thought about it, since I don't consider chocolate a breakfast food. Here goes the recipe:

20g Rolled Oats (1/4 Cup)
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1/2 cup skim milk
1 banana

Mix the first 3 ingredients really well, the night before you plan on eating these. Slice up the banana and put it on top!

Giving this a go (without the protein powder as I don't have any) and adding blueberries in the morning!!!! Will let you know how it goes!!!

Thanks for a great idea! Liking the one with almond milk too might give that a try!!

BelindaBinny · January 2013

So I've loved overnight oats for some time, but this is the first time that I loved them enough to post about them! My sister in law mentioned using chocolate protein powder, but I guess I never thought about it, since I don't consider chocolate a breakfast food. Here goes the recipe:

20g Rolled Oats (1/4 Cup)
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1/2 cup skim milk
1 banana

Mix the first 3 ingredients really well, the night before you plan on eating these. Slice up the banana and put it on top!

Giving this a go (without the protein powder as I don't have any) and adding blueberries in the morning!!!! Will let you know how it goes!!!

Thanks for a great idea! Liking the one with almond milk too might give that a try!!

Worked out not too badly. I will alter the fluid/oat proportion a bit for me as it turned out wetter than I would have liked but all in all a great breakfast to have and certainly fills me up! I will see how hungry I am by lunchtime and after my yoga class!!

Lucassvg · January 2013

So I've loved overnight oats for some time, but this is the first time that I loved them enough to post about them! My sister in law mentioned using chocolate protein powder, but I guess I never thought about it, since I don't consider chocolate a breakfast food. Here goes the recipe:

20g Rolled Oats (1/4 Cup)
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1/2 cup skim milk
1 banana

Mix the first 3 ingredients really well, the night before you plan on eating these. Slice up the banana and put it on top!

Thanks for the recipe I'll have to try it.

My favourite breakfast at present is

homemade natural yogurt
sliced banana
5 marcona almonds
5 whole cashew nuts

occasionally add 3 walnuts or half teaspoon of honey

Delicious and the protein in the nuts keeps my hunger at bay.

sjlonghorn · January 2013

Made one this morning with oats, almond milk, avocado, and blueberries. Milled the oats to a powder beforehand. It was still a little "unsmooth" but I'm fine with the texture...