Easy overnight oats

Overnight oats are one of the quickest and easiest meals to prepare in bulk for busy individuals and families. It literally take a couple of minutes and you’re done!

Overnight oats are also really versatile, allowing you to be creative with alternative ingredients or simply using what you have access to on the day.

In this recipe I have added protein powder, which is easily omitted if you don’t have any. But I love the addition for the obvious reason of extra protein. Which we know is important to incorporate in the first meal of the day to support a stable mood, satiety, energy and mental clarity. 

However, another advantage of adding naturally flavoured protein powder, is that it will also add some extra flavour without the need for additional sweeteners like sugar, honey or maple syrup.

Ingredients (serves 4-5)

  • 2 cups rolled oats

  • 2 scoop vanilla protein powder

  • 1/4 cup pepita seeds

  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds

  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds

  • 1/4 cup sultanas

  • 2 tbsp chia or flaxseeds

  • Cinnamon

  • 2 cups milk of choice

  • + additional water

Method 

  1. In a mixing bowl combine all dry ingredients.

  2. Then stir through milk, and top up with filtered water or additional milk until all ingredients are just covered with liquid.

  3. Cover and place in fridge. Serve as needed.

    *Last for 4 days in fridge.


Additional ingredient ideas

  • Any nuts of choice

  • Hemp seeds

  • Buckwheat kernels

  • Coconut flakes

  • Chopped dates

  • Chopped dried apricots

  • Grated apple

  • Berries

  • Banana

  • Stewed stone fruit

Nutritional info

*calculated as 5 serves

  • Calories = 334cal

  • Protein = 19g

  • Fat = 15g

  • Carbohydrates = 27g

Georgie Gorman