I haven’t been hiding under a rock, but I confess I also hadn’t tried the craze of overnight oats. If you follow recipes or health at all, they’ve been everywhere. For quite sometime…I’m not exactly sure why I hadn’t tried it.
A few weeks ago, I picked up some
steel cut oats because my curiosity was stirred. I loved old fashioned oats but have been wanting to try the steel cut version. As you likely know, steel cut oats are the least processed; the entire grain remains intact. This means they retain more of the naturally occurring nutrients and fiber.
While the steel cut oats are a solid nutritional choice, I often need a bit of extra protein, as do many of us who are active and are looking to add and maintain muscle mass. For the last few years, I have used Orgain protein powders and found them to be a great addition to shakes, bakes, and lots of other foods (I do not make any financial gain from the Orgain company and am not affiliated with them in any way). I appreciate that, while it’s still a processed food, there aren’t any unidentifiable ingredients; it also sports a relatively short list in comparison to many similar products. It’s also plant-based and tastes great.
After reading through lots of different recipes and methods, I wanted to try overnight oats and gave it a go. To my surprise, they turned out great on the very first attempt! They have a chewy texture and a solid nutritional profile that will either refuel you or keep you going.
Here’s there recipe I came up with! I hope
you give it a try and enjoy. Be well.
OVERNIGHT STEEL CUT PROTEIN OATS
1/4 c steel cut oats
1 scoop of clean protein powder (I used Orgain Peanut Butter 🥜 flavor)
1/2 c almond milk (or sub of choice)
1 TBSP almond butter (or sub of choice)
1 medium sized banana 🍌
Cinnamon to taste
Add oats and protein powder to a bowl (fridge and microwave safe). Mix with fork. Add almond milk. Stir. Place in refrigerator overnight or for at least 8 hours. When ready to eat, heat if desired. Add almond butter, sliced banana, and top with cinnamon.
Estimated Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 451
Fat: 15.2 grams
Carbs: 68 grams
Fiber: 13.4 grams
Sugar: 16 grams (0 grams added sugar)
Protein: 20.9 grams
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