For the new year of 2019, I created many resolutions for myself in which I was hoping to carry out. A few of my resolutions included going to bed at a reasonable hour, budgeting for the week, and maintaining a healthy diet and workout regimen. Now that we are in the thick of the mid-term season, I have noticed myself falling back into old routines. Within the past month, I have been spending too much money on Panera breakfast sandwiches, staying up into the late hours of the night scrolling on my phone, and staying in bed when I had planned to go to the gym.
However, despite falling into unhealthy habits, it’s never too late to wipe the slate clean and start fresh. Post-spring break, my friends and I are going to work together to hold ourselves accountable for our actions. One of the ways I stay motivated to eat clean is to find new recipes on Pinterest. Living in a dorm, cooking is difficult. However, my recently discovered overnight oats recipe is foolproof, and perfect to grab on the go before class. After learning this recipe a week ago, I have been making my overnight oats nightly to stick in the fridge overnight and grab in the morning. I am very excited to share this recipe. It can be modified in several different ways.
Overnight Oats Protein Bowl
- Find any Tupperware dish or bowl.
- Pour in one serving size of oats. I use the 365 Everyday Value Organic Instant Oatmeal in the original flavor. I will typically use two packets of instant oatmeal as I find one is not enough to keep me full throughout my morning classes.
- Next, pour in your desired unsweetened milk of choice. I use almond milk. I recommend using 2/3 cup of milk per 1/2 cup of rolled oats. If you do not have a measuring cup, you can estimate by pouring in your liquid until the oats are fully submerged.
- Next, add half a cup of chocolate protein powder and stir.
- Next, add a spoon full of your desired nut butter for flavor. I either use raw almond butter from Trader Joes or Barney Butter.
- Next, mash one full banana and mix in the banana with your rolled oats. It will be easier to mash the banana if it is riper.
- For extra flavor and nutritional benefits, I recommend a spoon full of flax seeds and cocoa nibs.
- once all ingredients are added, secure your oats with a lid and leave in the fridge overnight.
- In the morning take your oats out and enjoy! Your oats should have solidified to your desired texture.