Description
Creamy overnight blended oats bring Mediterranean charm to breakfast tables. Simple ingredients and minimal prep create a delightful morning meal you’ll savor with pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or flavor of choice)
- ½ cup (120 ml) old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat, etc.)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) chia seeds or flaxseeds
- 1 tsp (5 ml) honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) cinnamon
- ½ banana
- Fresh fruit (e.g., berries, sliced banana)
- Granola or crushed nuts
- Nut butter drizzle
- Shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preparation: Assemble blender and ingredients for a quick, nutrient-dense morning meal.
- Blending: Combine rolled oats, cold milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey, vanilla extract, banana, and protein powder in the blender, processing on high speed until achieving a silky, homogeneous texture.
- Chilling: Pour the blended mixture into a sealed glass container or mason jar, then refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld and develop complexity.
- Serving: Upon waking, gently stir the chilled mixture to redistribute ingredients and personalize with preferred toppings like fresh berries, chopped nuts, or an additional honey drizzle.
- Enjoyment: Relish the smooth, wholesome breakfast creation that provides a nourishing start to the day.
Notes
- Blend Precisely: Use pulse function to prevent over-mixing and maintain optimal oat texture without creating a completely liquid consistency.
- Liquid Ratio Matters: Adjust milk quantity based on desired thickness; start with less liquid and incrementally add to achieve perfect creamy consistency.
- Overnight Absorption: Chia seeds and oats will continue absorbing liquid, so expect slight thickening during refrigeration period.
- Protein Power Boost: Experiment with different protein powders like whey, plant-based, or collagen to customize nutritional profile without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg