Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day!
Without it I'm grumpy, irritable, and I find I crave more sugar on days I don't eat a good breakfast.
But the problem for me is that I don't enjoy cooking breakfast in the morning.
I don't enjoy starting my day cooking yet another meal for everyone and having to clean up dishes right away in the morning.
To fix this problem, I've learned to add a food prep routine at the start of the week to specifically prepare a healthy breakfast for my family has been the best use of my time on the weekends.
Usually I make egg muffins, that I recently shared in this post, but sometimes we need a break from eggs.
Another great option is overnight oats!
However, too many overnight oat recipes don't have a great macro profile. They can be way too high in carbs and far too low in protein.
These recipes I want to share today help fix that macro balance with a good dose of healthy fat and protein to pair with those oats.
I like to use this brand of protein powder. It's accessible at places like Costco or even Amazon, has a good ingredient list, and doesn't break the bank.
Try one or both of these overnight recipes to prep your week with a healthy, balanced macro breakfast that you don't have to cook in the morning.
These little to-go containers are perfect for making these for a busy school drop off morning!
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Vanilla Blueberry Protein Overnight Oats
Serves 4+
Per serving: Protein = 13g, Carbs = 26g, Fat = 6g
Ingredients
2 cups oatmeal
2 Tbsp chia seeds
2 cups almond milk
2-3 scoops vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Directions
1) Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl or individual jars.
2) Refrigerate overnight.
3) In the morning, stir the oatmeal and serve. Add more milk if needed.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats
Serves 4+
Per serving: Protein = 19g, Carbs = 38g, Fat = 9g
Ingredients
2 cups oatmeal
2 Tbsp chia seeds
2 cups almond milk
1/4 cup peanut butter
2-3 scoops chocolate protein powder
Directions
1) Combine all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl or in individual jars.
2) Refrigerate overnight
3) In the morning, stir the oatmeal and serve. Add more milk if needed.
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