Soaked Carrot Cake Protein Oats

I think for most of us, veggies are the most overlooked foodgroup for breakfast. And we all know how important it is to eat our veggies! You can get a full serving in this meal, plus all the delicious flavors of carrot cake!  

This can be made up in minutes, and looks so pretty in mason jars in your fridge you will WANT to eat it first thing when you wake in the morning. No more excuses to skip breakfast or grab something on the fly as you head to work!  Plus for those who want budget-friendly meals, this one will have you making over and over again, with literally tons of options. So time to get creative if you are new to overnight soaked oats! 

EVERYTHING YOU'LL NEED FOR CARROT CAKE OVERNIGHT PROTEIN OATS

• 1 cup Rolled Oats ( I use Old Fashioned)
• 1/2 cup Grated Carrots
• One serving Vanilla Protein Powder
• 1 teaspoon Pure Maple Syrup
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• Dash of Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Allspice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 3 Tablespoons Raisins (optional)
• 1 1/4 cup Unsweetened Almond milk or water, or combination of both, half and half
• Walnuts or pecans and a dollop of Plain Greek Yogurt 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. 
2. Add wet ingredients and combine. 
3. Place in a container or mason jar, cover, store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. 
4. Upon serving, top with Plain Greek Yogurt and nuts. 

I make this in batches of 4-5 servings, it will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. 

Double Chocolate PB Oatmeal

How would you like to begin your day, indulging in a yummy peanut butter, chocolatey oatmeal for breakfast? I know so many busy women don't have time to slave over their morning meal. If you have just a few minutes, you have enough time to make this:

This dish is sure to be a real treat, and almost guarantees I will set my day off on the right foot.  Why not  make sure it’ll be a good day… by consuming chocolate, first thing?! 

I don't know many people who don't LOVE the combination of PB and chocolate, and I quite honestly could very well have this for every single meal of my day...but everything in moderation, and good healthy balance, right? Instead I just really look forward to morning, so that I can make my favorite meal of the day!

Double Chocolate PB Oatmeal

(Serves 1)

• 1 serving rolled oats (40g)
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 tsp. all-natural PB or other nut butter
• 1 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
• extra sweetener if desired (I love using honey)
• 1/4 cup Almond or other milk to serve
• 1 T. Chocolate Chips or cocoa nibs

Combine first 6 ingredients and cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes. When it starts to bubble, stir occasionally. Add remaining ingredients, and sweeten as desired.  

What's YOUR favorite way to eat oatmeal?