This summer has already been so busy for us, so I was in dire need of quick and healthy meal options for Hudson and I. I remembered doing protein overnight oats last year, and decided to reinstate that healthy breakfast tradition. After playing around with several recipes, I’ve decided to share our two favorites with you. I’m also sharing a charity below that I am a passionate advocate for!
Protein Overnight Oats Recipes- Banana Chia and Brownie Batter overnight oats
- 2 cups oatmeal
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 banana chopped
- 10 oz skim milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- organic low fat whip to garnish
- Add dry ingredients to mason jar and stir thoroughly
- Add milk to mason jar and stir until all oats are soaked
- Then, add the maple syrup and vanilla and stir thoroughly
- Allow to sit overnight (at least 6 hours) and garnish with low fat whip
The Banana Chia is my current favorite, but Hudson prefers the Brownie Batter:
- 2 cups oatmeal
- 1 scoop brownie batter protein powder
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 10 oz skim milk
- low fat whip, chocolate chips, and chocolate syrup to garnish *I prefer dark chocolate but do what you want!
- Add the dry ingredients together and mix throughly in a mason jar
- Add skim milk and vanilla extract and mix thoroughly again
- Set in fridge and let cool for 6 hours+
- Garnish with whip, chocolate chips and syrup and enjoy!
As you can see, both of these recipes call for milk. I love milk! Always have, always will. It is a nutritious start to anyones day, and an 8 OZ glass comes packed with protein and calcium. All of which a growing body needs. My son drinks milk every morning and night. Because it’s summer time, many kids are missing out on those much needed nutrients due to lack of free or reduced price lunches at school. It’s estimated 22 million kids will be without milk this summer.
Which is where the Great American Milk Drive steps in. Currently, 46 million Americans (including 12 million children) receive support from Feeding America®. The most requested item? Fresh milk. Yet it’s the least donated. So the Great American Milk Drive is attempting to rectify this issue. If you can donate even $5, a child in need will receive a gallon of milk.
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I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.
This looks amazing. My daughter was looking over my shoulder while I was reading this and wants to make it tonight:) It looks like dessert she said.
Holy cow, these look DELICIOUS!
Yum! These both sound delicious! Saving these recipes for later.
Wow. These look amazing! Oatmeal in the morning is my favorite, but I’ve never tried overnight oats before. Now, I can’t wait to…especially that brownie batter! Chocolate for breakfast..yes please!
YUMMMMM! Pinned for later!!
Overnight oats are my favorite! I make this by the boatload during the summer; its quick and easy and so yummy. I will add your variation to my rotation!
WHAT?! YUM!!
OMG these look amazing.
I must try the chocolate one. Just saved your post 🙂
You seriously make overnight oats look attractive and delicious!
This seriously looks freakin amazing. omg
Ooohhh the banana chia sounds amazing. I’ll have to give it a try on the rare occasion I’m up early enough for a morning gym sesh. 😉
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Anything healthy+chocolate wins my heart. I love you put chia seeds in it too! I’ll definitely try this recipe
Looks delish! I have made overnight oats but nothing like this! Thanks for sharing.
Love oatmeal, but especially overnight oats! Will have to try your delicious variations soon!!
Wow! These incredible. It almost looks like a sundae!
I love overnight oats! I always prep enough for my husband and I throughout the week so that we can get in a healthy breakfast. That brownie batter one looks delicious!
Oh yum! These overnight oats look wonderful! I can’t wait to try this recipe… thank you for sharing! It looks like a dessert!
Oh my word– what a combo!! Looks AMAZING xo
I love overnight oats! I make it twice a week for breakfast. It’s so easy to make and totally delicious. Thanks for sharing this recipe; i never thought about adding protein powder. Will try it next week with soy protein. Can’t wait to try it.
These look amazing! I love overnight oats but never change up my recipe lol will have to try one of these!
Holy YUM!!
This looks like a decadent dessert! Wow! And now I’m hungry…
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I used to live off of overnight oats but since I’ve been pregnant couldn’t stomach it. Now that I have some relief, I’m back in the oatmeal game! Just ordered the protein powders and can’t wait to make these in a few days.