Making nourishing choices isn’t just about healthy ingredients, but about eating meals that are enjoyable and delicious too! Lately, I’ve been loving overnight oats. It’s a balanced meal that is grounding and satisfying, while giving me good energy to take on the day.
As you head into the final weeks of the holiday season, this nourishing bowl of festive overnight oats is a great way to support your body well while enjoying delicious flavors.
With smooth almond butter and bright raspberries on top and a creamy base of rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, a dash of cacao powder, and mashed banana, this is such a balanced breakfast!
Benefits behind the breakfast
Rolled oats for fiber to support healthy digestion1
Flaxseed for omega-3s to help reduce inflammation and support hormone balance
Banana with potassium and vitamin B6 to support muscle function
Nut butter for a boost of healthy monounsaturated fats to keep blood sugar steady
A pinch of salt to support hydration and electrolyte balance for healthy nerve function
Cacao nibs are high in flavonoids, which support heart and brain health
This is just one of 5 festive holiday oats! Paid subscribers will get the complete set of recipes, plus a downloadable guide for easy prep. This is perfect for a nourishing holiday week.
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Servings: 1 | Prep: 5 minutes | Total time: 4 hours 5 minutes | Gluten-free, high-protein
Appliances & Utensils
Ingredients
For the base:
1/2 banana
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup gluten-free rolled oats
1 scoop vanilla protein powder - I love KION protein powder (plus, get 10% off) and Ancient Nutrition’s vanilla bone broth protein powder
1 pinch (about 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt)
1 teaspoon cacao powder
1/3 cup frozen raspberries
For the toppings:
1 tablespoon raw almond butter
1 teaspoon unsweetened cacao nibs
1 tablespoon frozen raspberries
Instructions
Mix base: In a bowl, mash the banana. Add flaxseed and water. Mix until combined. Add oats and mix. Add protein powder, salt, and cacao powder. Mix until combined. Add frozen raspberries and mix. Add base to a jar.
Top and seal: Top with raw almond butter, unsweetened cacao nibs, and frozen raspberries. Seal and store in an airtight container in the fridge for at least 1 hour, but preferably overnight.
Serve: Serve cold or slightly warmed and enjoy for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Pro tip: If you want to enjoy it warm, you can remove the lid of the jar and heat it in the microwave for 15 to 30 seconds.
For vegetarian/vegan dietary preferences: Swap the protein powder and you’re good to go.
Want all 5 festive overnight oat recipes in one place? Paid subscribers get the complete Holiday oats guide + a downloadable prep PDF!
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Here’s to a nourishing and joyful week ahead,
Grace Barker
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