Shaken Espresso Protein Overnight Oats

Name: Shaken Espresso Protein Overnight Oats
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats; ¼ cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk; ¼ cups plain, nonfat Greek yogurt; 15 grams vanilla protein powder; 1/4 cup coffee; 2 teaspoons brown swerve; ½ teaspoons cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 11 Nudge Coffee Bombs

Katie April 19, 2023 0 Comments

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These Shaken Espresso Protein Overnight Oats have a delicious touch of sweetness and creaminess with every bite and gives you a nutritious kick start to your day. You also get an awesome energy boost at the same time with the coffee! This is one of my favorite breakfasts of all time because it is refreshing, sweet, and comforting with zero guilt. I love adding the Nudge coffee bombs into these oats for a little crunch too!

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Ingredients

Oats – Could have guessed that one right? Be sure to use old fashioned rolled oats! You can not substitute for quick oats or steel cut oats because they don’t absorb liquid the same way rolled oats do. You need 1/2 cup.
Protein Powder – Use 15 grams of your preferred protein powder. My personal favorite is by the brand Prozis (either the zero diet whey vanilla or the natural vanilla whey isolate). You can actually use the code “KATIE10″ for 10% off at Prozis!
Coffee – 1/4 cup of your favorite coffee, without creamer or anything else added!
Almond Milk – I used 1/4 cup of unsweetened almond milk. You can use any kind of milk you would like though, such at oat milk.
Greek Yogurt – Use 1/4 cup of plain, non-fat Greek yogurt for added protein and creaminess!
Cinnamon – 1/2 teaspoon, for flavor.
Salt – Just a dash!
Sweetner – I sprinkle some brown Swerve on top of my oats, which is a zero calorie brown sugar substitute. This is completely optional but if you have a sweet tooth like me it is a must lol.
Coffee Bombs – I added 11 vanilla latte coffee bombs by the brand Nudge. These are super low sugar and calorie coffee treats and I love the crunchy/creamy texture combo these create in these oats!

How To Make

Overnight oats require zero effort and are SO quick to prepare.

In a Tupperware or mason jar, combine the oats, protein powder, coffee, almond milk, half of the nudge coffee bites, and Greek yogurt. Set in fridge overnight or for a minimum of 4 hours.
In the morning, top the oats with the remaining nudge coffee bites and brown sugar substitute of choice (optional). Enjoy!

Are Overnight Oats Healthy?

Yes! Oats are packed with nutrients and vitamins. You are getting complex carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats all in one meal. Overnight Oats are a great meal to start off your day because they will keep you full and you can just grab them and go if you are in a hurry in the morning.

Here are some awesome nutritional perks to these protein overnight oats:

Oats – Oats are full of whole grains and a type of fiber called beta-glucan, which helps with cholesterol, blood sugar levels, and helps keep you fuller longer. They are also loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant plant compounds.
Greek Yogurt – Greek yogurt is full of protein, probiotics, vitamins, and minerals such as Vitamin B-12, calcium, and iodine.
Protein Powder – Good source of protein and helps keep you fuller longer.

Why Is Consuming Protein Important?

Protein is nutrient-rich, so it helps you stay fuller longer. You are more likely to eat less when you have high protein meals because you won’t have the munchies!
It boosts your metabolism & increases fat burning.
It increases muscles & strength. If you are lifting weights and not eating enough protein, you aren;t going to see much of a difference!
It lowers your blood pressure.

Optional Add Ins/Substitutions

As I mentioned above, overnight oats are extremely customizable. Here are some optional add ins/substitutions:

Almond Milk – Use any milk of choice. I would recommend doing an unsweetened non-dairy milk of some sort though to keep the calories low and have no added sugar.
Chia Seeds – You can add a spoonful of chia seeds to your overnight oats for added nutrients! Chia seeds are rich in rich in minerals, omega-3 fat, antioxidants, and fiber.
Brown Swerve – This is what really tops these oats off. Swerve is my go-to as a sugar replacement. If you are not familiar with Swerve, it is a zero-calorie, low-glycemic sweetener that measures cup-for-cup to sugar. It’s completely save and natural, with no artificial ingredients, preservatives or flavors. It is safe for diabetics and Keto approved. You can purchase Swerve off of Amazon here.
Protein Powder – You can substitute any flavor & type of protein powder that you prefer. Don’t like/want protein powder? You can completely omit it and just use a little less liquid so your oats aren’t watery.

How Do You Eat Overnight Oats?

I get this question A LOT! I know it may sound odd at first, but you actually eat these cold! That is why they are so nice for when you are on the go because you do not have to heat them up. The oats soak up a lot of the moisture when they soak overnight and become super soft and delicious when you enjoy them in the morning!

How Long Do Overnight Oats Stay Good For?

You can keep your overnight oats in the fridge for up to 3 days. If they go any longer than that, I feel like they can be too mushy if you know what I’m saying! When I am meal prepping overnight oats, I will make 3 days worth in advance so I am not spending much time in the kitchen during the week!

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Other Awesome Overnight Oat Recipes

If you like these, you may also like my Turtle Protein Overnight Oats or my Blueberry Jam Protein Overnight Oats!