PB & Nana Overnight Oats

If you're a faithful fan of the good old bowl of oats, but it’s a hot summers day and you just not in the mood for something warm. Then I have the perfect recipe for you! It has all the elements of a good old bowl of oats but without the warmth. Creamy? Check. Delicious? Ah heck yeah. Versatile? Indeed. Healthy? You know it.

What makes these so great is that they're awesome for meal prep. So whether you're a mom on the go, a student rushing off to your morning class, or just can't bear the thought of eating first thing in the morning. They can be taken to work in a jar to enjoy it there, or even on the bus if you're travelling. I really like taking it for lunch as well, I've even gotten my dad into taking some to work for lunch. 

I enjoy adding protein powder, to help keep me fuller for longer and so I can get the added benefits. Having a high protein breakfast will also ensure that you're receiving the proper nutrients to help with cell growth and development. If you are into fitness, it will help with muscle synthesis and recovery. I use Wazoogles protein powder, their ingredients are great. For this recipe I would use a vanilla flavoured, or unflavoured protein powder, to make sure the peanut butter and banana flavours are quite prominent. Their vanilla protein powder includes chia seeds, maca root, hemp protein, mesquite, and lucuma fruit. Being a student, on a budget, but also being super keen on nutrition, this protein powder gives everything I would add without having to splurge on the ingredients separately. You can go read all the benefits that the ingredients offer on their website.

I will be uploading more flavour combos in the future but for now, I have graced you with my all time favourite combo. Well, my other favourite is swapping out the peanut butter for almond butter, oh it’s heavenly!

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup oats

- 1 cup plant milk

- 1 scoop protein powder

- 1-2 tbsps of either chia seeds or flaxseeds, or both!

- 1 tbsp of peanut butter or almond butter 

Toppings (optional):

Banana

Chopped peanuts or almonds

Sunflower seeds

Coconut flakes

Method:

1. Combine the oats, protein powder, seeds, milk and nut butter in a jar, and mix well.
2. Allow to sit overnight or at least 2 hours.
3. Take out the fridge and add the toppings, enjoy it in a bowl or in the jar (water saving tip).

Estimated nutritional info: (for 1 serving - including 1Tbsp chia seeds, 1Tbsp flaxseeds, 1 banana and using almond milk)

Calories: 480cal  Carbohydrates: 62g  Protein: 19g  Fat: 19g