Protein Coffee & Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

andreahbradley
Jan 24, 2014
2 min read

PROTEIN + CARBS!!!! The equation is an absolute must for breakfast....here's a twist on that combo which makes me feel like I'm having a Starbucks breakfast without all the calories and cost!

What I like about this receipe is that the oatmeal are overnight oats which makes the morning breakfast routine waaaay easier. I have barely any dishes & just a few minutes of prep in the morning.

The protein coffee is THE way to go if you love cream in your coffee, vanilla lattes or mocha lattes. Just choose vanilla or chocolate protein powder based on your taste preference. I LOVE chocolate as I feel like I'm having a "Grande Skinny Mocha Latte" (not that I don't get those still from time to time!)

Time Saver Tip:

For the oatmeal: on Sunday (or your meal prep day) make up 3 servings of the dry ingredients in 3 separate glass jars with screw lids. That way you have your dry ingredients out just once, and only have to add in the wet ingredients the night before & you can put them directly into the glass jar, pop in the fridge overnight & your done! (wet ingredients are: almond milk, pinapple, carrots).

PROTEIN COFFEE

Brew your coffee like normal.
In a shaker bottle put a scoop of vanilla or chocolate whey protein powder with just a little bit of water (say 1/4 c). Shake to mix powder with milk.
Pour into coffee like creamer
Enjoy!

CARROT CAKE OVERNIGHT OATS

From: Nutritionist In The Kitch

Ingredients

⅓ cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
1-2 packets stevia (or sweetner of your choice...I use Splenda sometimes)
¼ cup raw shredded carrot
2 tablespoons pinapple (I used canned & drained for convenience)
1 tablespoon shredded unsweetened coconut (plus a little extra for garnishing)
1 tablespoon raisins (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
½ cup unsweetened almond milk

Instructions

In a glass jar combine all ingredients and mix well. (If you don't have glass jars with lids just use a glass bowl & cover well with plastic wrap).
Screw on lid and place in the refrigerator overnight.
In the morning, stir the mixture, and add in 1-2 tablespoons of almond milk or water.
Heat in the microwave (OR enjoy cold!)
Garnish with shredded coconut, raisins, nuts, a dash of cinnamon, and a drizzle of pure maple syrup!
Enjoy!