Overnight Oats

The purpose of my recipes aren’t to provide you with the most elaborate meal. The “OMG you MUST make this. It is THE best bowl of *insert name here* you’ll EVER try”. I believe a good recipe is one that you can have fun with, and change to suit your taste or nutritional needs.

I eat overnight oats for breakfast 5-6 days per week, and have done for a very, very long time. I personally love how nutritious they are, how delicious they can be, and how they make me feel. My particular recipe and serving contains over 30g protein and 20g of fibre, filled with quality complex carbohydrates and healthy omegas from a variety of sources. It’s the type of meal that sets your day up beautifully, and keeps you fuelled and fuller for longer.

If you’re someone who tracks your calories & macronutrients, the beauty of a recipe such as this is that it’s easily modifiable. Quantities of each ingredient are easily increased or decreased without completely destroying the meal.

Another added benefit is the ease of prep. So easy I often make 3-5 serves at a time. Simply place your dry ingredients into a food safe container and store in your pantry. Then add liquid and berries before you go to bed each night.

Without further ado, I give you, Matty’s Overnight Oats.

Ingredients:

90g rolled oats (ALMOST 1 cup)
20g seed mix (approx 2 tbsp) – combination of chia seeds, hemp seeds, and LSA
15g protein powder (approx 1 tbsp) – I use Amazonia Raw protein
1/2 cup plant milk – I use soy
Water – amount depends on desired consistency
Frozen mixed berries
5g soy protein crisps (approx 1 tbsp)

Method:

Add dry ingredients to a bowl (oats, seeds, and protein.
Combine dry ingredients.
Add plant milk and then water to just cover dry ingredients (you can absolutely use more plant milk and no water for an even creamier end product).
Add frozen mixed berries and stir through.*
Pop in the fridge and get excited for the morning.
The next day, top with soy protein crisps for added nutrition and crunch!

*Please note that to increase visual appeal for website & social media, I did not use frozen berries, and in fact refrigerated the oats berry-less, then added fresh raspberries the following day. To save $$$ and not sacrifice taste, use frozen berries! (Mixed berries are my fav).