Mornings can be a huge rush and breakfast is often not prioritized. As a result, many of us end up opting for a grab and go meal or snack that is not as nutritious as our breakfast should be. Overnight oats have been a popular trend recently, with different recipes popping up everywhere. The ultimate convenience breakfast, overnight oats boast an impressive macronutrient profile and are quick to make. A filling breakfast like this will give you more energy to take on the day and keep you feeling full, preventing poor food choices later in the day.
Check out 5 of our favourite recipes from our very own recipe creators.
1. Tiramisu Overnight Oats
Recipe by Kirrily Edwards | @kizactivelife
Prep time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
1/2 cup quick oats
1 scoop (30g) True Protein Plant Protein in French Vanilla
1tbsp maple syrup
1/4 cup espresso
1/4 cup almond milk
A few tbsp yoghurt
Cacao powder to dust on top
Method:
1. In a bowl add the oats, protein powder, maple syrup, espresso, almond milk and mix until combined.
2. Spread the yoghurt on top and sprinkle on some cacao powder.
3. Leave in the fridge overnight or for a few hours.
4. Enjoy!
2. Mango Chia and Raspberry Overnight Oats
Recipe by Bella Murdoch | @enrichnutrition
Prep time: 5 minutes
Protein: 34g
Carbohydrates: 58g
Fat: 9g
Ingredients:
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 cup mango, frozen or fresh
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
1 scoop (30g) True Protein WPC in French Vanilla
3/4 cup almond milk
Extra fruit and coconut to serve
Method:
1. Combine all dry ingredients in a container and mix until
all ingredients are evenly distributed.
2. Add in the almond milk and combine further.
3. Allow to set in the fridge for 4 hours minimum.
4. Serve with extra fruit and coconut, if desired.
3. Choc Banana Overnight Oats
Recipe by Bella Murdoch | @enrichnutrition
Prep time: 5 minutes
Protein: 36g
Carbohydrates: 76g
Fat: 6g
Ingredients:
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 scoop True Protein WPI in Rich Chocolate
1 tsp cacao nibs
1 mashed banana
3/4 cup almond milk
Extra banana, peanut butter, hazelnuts and cacao nibs to decorate
Method:
1. Add the oats, protein and cacao nibs to a container and mix to combine.
2. Mash in the banana and add in the milk. Mix until combined.
3. Allow to set overnight.
4. Add your desired toppings and enjoy!
4. Biscoff Protein Oats
Recipe by Liz Radicevic | @enrichnutrition
Prep time: 10 minutes
Protein: 55.5g
Carbohydrate: 88.3g
Fat: 26g
Ingredients
Oats:
1 mashed banana
1/2 cup rolled oats
1tbsp chia seeds
180g Greek yoghurt
1 scoop (30g) True Protein WPI90 in French Vanilla
Dash milk of choice (Soy milk was used here)
Biscoff butter:
2tbsp Lotus Biscoff spread
2tbsp Greek yoghurt
Dash milk
Method
1. Mash banana on a plate until smooth.
2. Pour into a bowl and add rolled oats and chia seeds. Mix until combined.
3. In a separate small bowl, mix yoghurt and protein powder together until combined with no lumps. Add to oats mixture in the other bowl and mix well.
4. Add a dash of milk and mix well.
5. On the side, prepare biscoff butter to spread over the top of the oats. Melt the biscoff spread in a small bowl in the microwave (30 secs approx.), then add the yoghurt and milk and stir well.
6. Evenly spread on top of oats mixture and let set overnight in the fridge. Optional: melt a teaspoon of biscoff spread and drizzle over oats with a spoon.
7. The next morning, add your favourite fruit (Berries or banana works well) and grab a spoon.
5. Peanut Butter & Jelly Overnight Oats
Recipe by Megan Eichinger | @thebod_megan
Prep time: 10 minutes
Protein: 25g
Carbohydrates: 39.5g
Fats: 14g
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups rolled oats (150g)
2 Tbsp chia seeds (30g)
2 scoops True Protein WPI90 French Vanilla
70g frozen raspberries
¾ cup light Greek yoghurt (185g)
1 cup almond milk
1 tsp maple syrup
2 Tbsp strawberry jam
2 Tbsp natural peanut butter
Method:
1. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients except peanut butter and divide into four even serves.
2. Swirl the peanut butter on top of each individual serve
3. Place into the fridge to soak overnight and enjoy in the morning
Psssst, if oats aren't your thing, try one of our other overnight breakfast recipes:
