Pumpkin Protein Overnight Oats
Start your day with these cozy pumpkin protein overnight oats! Packed with fall flavors and protein, they're a nutritious breakfast to fuel your morning.
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or milk of choice
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese blended
- 4 teaspoons vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, sugar-free maple syrup, or sweetener of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1-2 teaspoons chia seeds optional
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Add the rolled oats, almond milk, pumpkin puree, blended cottage cheese, vanilla protein powder, sweetener, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, salt, and chia seeds to an airtight jar or container.
- Thoroughly mix the ingredients, seal the lid on the jar, and refrigerate it overnight.
- The next morning or when ready to serve, stir the ingredients, add optional toppings, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Blend The Cottage Cheese: Make sure to blend the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor before mixing it into the oats. Blending the cottage cheese gives it a creamy and smooth texture.
- Meal Prep: You can prepare a few servings of these overnight oats at once for a quick breakfast that’s ready for the week. Store each serving in an individual airtight jar.
- Storage: Store pumpkin protein overnight oats in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Milk Options: Use your milk of choice in this recipe. You can use regular milk or non-dairy milk. Some options are unsweetened vanilla almond milk, oat milk cashew milk, or coconut milk.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 39.2g | Protein: 16.2g | Fat: 5.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 305mg | Fiber: 7.9g | Sugar: 4.5g