Description
Delightful sugar cookie protein overnight oats blend classic comfort with nutritious protein for a morning boost. Creamy oats infused with sweet cookie flavor offer a satisfying and energizing breakfast that health-conscious eaters will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup (120 ml) old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat, etc.)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) vanilla Greek yogurt (or plain with ½ tsp vanilla extract)
- 1 tsp almond extract (or to taste)
- ½ tsp maple syrup or honey (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 tsp chia seeds (optional, for thickness)
- 1 pinch salt
- Crushed sugar-free cookies or graham crackers
- Sprinkles (for a festive touch)
- Sliced almonds
- 1 dollop whipped cream or extra yogurt
Instructions
- Prep Base: Whisk rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, almond extract, maple syrup, chia seeds, and salt in a spacious container until smoothly blended.
- Chill and Develop: Cover container tightly and refrigerate for 6-8 hours, allowing ingredients to meld and oats to absorb liquid completely.
- Morning Refinement: Gently stir chilled oats, adjusting consistency with a splash of milk if needed to achieve desired texture.
- Decorate and Serve: Top with crumbled sugar cookies, rainbow sprinkles, or preferred garnishes that complement the sugar cookie theme. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle additional maple syrup for enhanced sweetness.
Notes
- Optimize Liquid Ratio: Adjust milk and yogurt quantities to achieve your preferred thickness, preventing overly dense or runny texture.
- Protein Powder Selection: Choose vanilla-flavored protein powder with a mild, sweet profile to enhance the sugar cookie flavor without overpowering the dish.
- Overnight Soaking Strategy: Ensure a minimum 6-8 hour refrigeration period to allow complete liquid absorption and flavor development, creating a creamy, soft oatmeal consistency.
- Topping Creativity: Experiment with sugar cookie crumbles, sprinkles, or alternative garnishes like crushed graham crackers or white chocolate chips to personalize the breakfast experience and add delightful texture contrasts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg