Mornings as a working mom can feel like a race before the sun even rises – packing lunches, wrangling toddlers, and trying to get out the door on time. The last thing we need is a complicated breakfast. That’s why overnight oats are such a game changer! With just a few minutes of prep the night (or Sunday night) before, you wake up to a creamy, hearty, and ready-to-eat breakfast that keeps you full until lunch! The best part – in my opinion, it is delicious and something I actually crave! (As someone who isn’t a huge breakfast person, this says a lot). This simple recipe has become my weekday lifesaver, and it’s endlessly customizable so anyone can find a flavor combo they love – and maybe even the whole family can enjoy it!
Creamy Vanilla-Almond Overnight Oats (serves 1)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (add a splash more if you like it looser)
1/2 or 1 full scoop vanilla protein powder (I use a full scoop)
1 Tbsp almond butter (can eyeball this, and I use vanilla flavor)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (if your protein powder isn’t strongly flavored – I also eyeball this one)
Pinch of salt
Optional sweetener: drizzle of maple syrup or honey (I use real maple syrup!)
optional toppings: frozen mixed berries, banana slices, chopped nuts, coconut flakes, etc.
Instructions:
- Mix the dry: In a mason jar or other lidded container, stir together oats, protein powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Add the wet: Pour in almond milk and vanilla, then stir until the protein powder is completely dissolved.
- Nut Butter Swirl or dollop: add in the almond butter
- Other toppings: at this time I add in some maple syrup & frozen mixed berries so they’ll thaw in the fridge. If you are adding any other toppings, I recommend waiting until morning.
- Cover & refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours.
- In the morning, give it a stir, add a splash more almond milk if you’d like, or any other toppings.
*Tip – these keep well for about 3 days in the fridge, so you can easily double or triple the recipe for grab & go breakfasts, then re-prep a few more for the remainder of the week later on!
I love how this recipe takes one thing off my plate (literally!) during the morning rush. Prep a few containers on Sunday night and you’ve got a week of wholesome breakfasts ready to grab and go. Whether you’re headed to the office, working from home, or chasing little ones, these overnight oats give you the fuel to start the day feeling nourished and calm. Give it a try and let me know your favorite add-ins – I’m always looking for new combos!
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