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For sheer convenience, it\u2019s hard to beat overnight oats recipes for breakfast, especially if you often feel pressed for time in the morning<\/a>. Just combine oats with your preferred mix-ins, store the bowl in the fridge before you head to bed, add your desired toppings when you wake up, and you\u2019ve got a hearty meal ready fast.<\/p>\n And speaking of mix-ins and toppings, the sky\u2019s pretty much the limit: Thanks to oats\u2019 typically neutral flavor, they\u2019re basically a blank canvas, which opens up a ton of possibilities for spicing up your dish\u2014sometimes literally. To showcase that versatility, we tapped Anthea Levi, MS, RD, CDN,<\/a> a Brooklyn-based registered dietitian and the founder of ALIVE+WELL Nutrition, to create five totally original overnight oats recipes that are tasty and<\/em> satisfying.<\/p>\n While oats are known for packing a hefty dose of energizing carbs<\/a> (and, more specifically, fiber<\/a>), they aren\u2019t completely lacking in protein<\/a>, either. A half cup of Old Fashioned Quaker Oats, for instance, brings five grams of protein to the table. (And some products include even more, like Bob\u2019s Red Mill Protein Oats, which comes in at 10 grams per one third cup serving, or Trader Joe\u2019s Organic Rolled Oats With Ancient Grains & Seeds, which packs eight grams per half cup serving.) What\u2019s more, the adaptability of your oats makes it easy to add in high-protein ingredients<\/a> that\u2019ll help take the overall amount from middling to major\u2014a key point, since protein plays a critical role in keeping you satisfied after a meal. That\u2019s why each of these five overnight oats recipes contains at least 15 grams of protein\u2014no protein powder<\/a> necessary!<\/p>\n Whether sweet, savory, or somewhere in between, these dishes all build on the fiber-rich oatmeal base to bump up the protein and<\/em> include heart-healthy fats<\/a>, too, according to Levi. Between those two additions, you\u2019re going to get \u201cmore lasting fullness and steady energy throughout the day,\u201d she says. Besides, like we said before, the prep process is about as easy as they come: \u201cMost of these recipes can be thrown together in a couple of minutes,\u201d Levi says. Make a big enough batch, and you\u2019re set for the next few days.<\/p>\n Read on for the full list of high-protein overnight oats recipes\u2014and don\u2019t be afraid to experiment (or make tweaks according to your preferences). \u201c[Feel free to] put a spin on one of them and go in a different direction,\u201d Levi says. \u201cIt\u2019s kind of hard to mess these up.\u201d<\/p>\n Photo by Anthea Levi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n \u201cI have a huge sweet tooth, so if there is a balanced way for me to eat chocolate for breakfast, I\u2019m all for it,\u201d Levi says. Thanks to half a cup of chocolate milk (not to mention other ingredients like maple syrup), this recipe delivers just that for a desserty spin on plain overnight oats. Decadent as it might sound, however, it\u2019s actually highly nutritious: You\u2019ll get some fiber and heart-healthy fats from the seeds in the oats; protein and fats from the chocolate milk; protein, calcium<\/a>, and probiotics<\/a> from the Greek yogurt; and fats and a little bit of protein from the almond butter and chopped hazelnuts, according to Levi. Last but not least, this recipe also packs a caffeine kick<\/a> thanks to its coffee content\u2014another reason to love it as a breakfast option. Get the recipe here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Bonus tip: To play up the sweetness in this high-protein overnight oats recipe, consider throwing some berries or sliced bananas on top, according to Levi. Extra Greek yogurt on the side can pump up the protein even more too, she adds.<\/em><\/p>\n Photo by Anthea Levi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n Plant-based eaters, this one\u2019s for you: It\u2019s \u201ctotally free from any animal products, like dairy or eggs,\u201d Levi says. Instead, it relies on chickpeas<\/a> and hemp seeds to contribute protein, and coconut milk<\/a>, coconut yogurt, saut\u00e9ed tomatoes, and chili oil to take the flavor in a \u201ccozy, warm direction.\u201d That said, you can easily incorporate animal products if you want: Just swap the coconut yogurt for regular Greek yogurt, add a fried or soft-boiled egg on top, or serve some scrambled eggs<\/a> on the side, for example. \u201cThose would be delicious pairings if you don\u2019t need or want to keep it dairy-free,\u201d Levi says. Get the recipe here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Bonus tip: This dish is best enjoyed warm, according to Levi, so you\u2019ll want to heat up the oat mixture in the morning before adding the toppings.<\/em><\/p>\n Photo by Anthea Levi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n Packed with seedless passion fruit cubes, shredded coconut, and coconut milk (a solid source of healthy fats), this dish has a light, sweet flavor profile that\u2019ll lift your spirits in the cold months. \u201cI love how tart and refreshing [the passion fruit] is,\u201d Levi says. While the\u00a0pureed passionfruit\u00a0won\u2019t contribute much fiber\u00a0since its seeds have been removed, oats and hemp seeds help fill the gap. Meanwhile, the kefir base<\/a> provides plenty of protein and calcium\u2014and as an added bonus, it also happens to be \u201cone of the best whole-food sources of probiotics,\u201d Levi notes. (Translation: Lots of gut-healthy bacteria<\/a> like Lactobacillus<\/em> and Bifidobacterium<\/em>.) Get the recipe here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Bonus tip: Buy preseeded and precubed passion fruit if you can so you don\u2019t have to do all the work yourself: \u201cIt\u2019s just going to make your life easier,\u201d Levi says. And for additional healthy fats, consider adding in crushed walnuts, pumpkin seeds, or a similar topping.<\/em><\/p>\n Photo by Anthea Levi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n If you\u2019ve ever wanted to have a slice of apple pie for breakfast, this recipe will get you pretty darn close. Sitting atop a mound of Greek yogurt, sauteed apples make the result \u201ctaste a lot like a pie filling without tons of added sugar,<\/a>\u201d Levi says. \u201cI always tell people, \u2018Don\u2019t underestimate the power of cooked fruit,\u2019\u201d she adds. Besides, you can\u2019t do much better in terms of fiber content: Between the oats, chia seeds<\/a>, and the apples themselves, this dish supplies a metric ton of that bowel booster, according to Levi\u2014more than 50% of the RDA for adult women, to be exact. Finally, milk and Greek yogurt provide some balance with a double whammy of protein. Get the recipe here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Bonus tip: Use extra nuts, nut butter, or even a drizzle of tahini to bring some added creaminess to the overall texture, according to Levi.<\/em><\/p>\n Photo by Anthea Levi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n Stacked with tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese<\/a>, olive oil<\/a>, and Greek yogurt, this recipe puts a Mediterranean spin on a standard bowl of overnight oats. Despite its veggie-heavy nature, this dish doesn\u2019t skimp on protein, either: Both the feta cheese and Greek yogurt contribute a fair bit, along with the milk and hemp seeds that help serve as the base. Of course, you\u2019re not bound to this specific combination of veggie toppings\u2014feel free to switch things up. Get the recipe here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Bonus tip: Want a more Italian flavor profile? Swap in tomatoes, cottage cheese, pesto, and basil, according to Levi. \u201cThat would be savory as well, and just as balanced and high-protein,\u201d she says.<\/em><\/p>\n Related<\/strong>:<\/p>\nRecipes Nutty Mocha Crunch Overnight Oats<\/h2>\n
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