Easy overnight oats are the perfect breakfast for busy mornings.
Chocolate, cherry and banana overnight oats can be made in advance, allowing you to grab a healthy, ready-made breakfast to take on the go.
Fuel Your Morning with Protein-Packed Recipes
As you prepare to take on the day, one of the most beneficial ways to energize yourself each morning is by fueling your body with the proper nutrients, including protein.
These easy overnight oats are made with milk — a good source of protein, calcium and vitamin D. Adding milk to your diet helps serve as a source of energy while building and repairing muscles.
A thanks to Shamrock Farms for these tips and easy overnight oats recipe to help enhance your nutrition.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team High-Performance Dietitian Allen Tran, who works with top athletes and recognizes the key role protein plays in their diets, developed this breakfast recipe to provide the nutrition you need for your day.
But you don’t need to be a serious trainer, if you’re looking to make healthier choices or live an active lifestyle and are short on time, a pre-made recipe may allow for additional productivity.
Easy Overnight Oats with Chocolate, Cherry and Banana
Recipes that can be made in advance – like the night before – may aid your goal to consume necessary nutrients without putting a rush on your morning routine.
Easy Overnight Oat Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup frozen dark sweet cherries
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 container (12 ounces) Shamrock Farms Chocolate Milk
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- 1 pinch salt
Directions:
Step 1: In two mason jars, add 1/4 cup frozen cherries in each. In microwave, thaw 30 seconds.
Step 2: Divide rolled oats, chocolate milk, banana and salt between jars.
Step 3: Cover with lids and shake until combined.
Step 4: Store in refrigerator overnight or at least several hours.
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- ½ cup frozen dark sweet cherries
- 1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 container (12 ounces) Shamrock Farms Chocolate Milk
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- 1 pinch salt
- In two mason jars, add ¼ cup frozen cherries in each. In microwave, thaw 30 seconds.
- Divide rolled oats, chocolate milk, banana and salt between jars.
- Cover with lids and shake until combined.
- Store in refrigerator overnight or at least several hours.
Angela Greven says
March 18, 2019 at 5:24 pmThis sounds amazing to wake up to, we love overnight oats for a quick healthy bite! Pinning too, thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Mommy Evolution says
March 20, 2019 at 1:08 pmYes! It’s all about making it easier to eat healthier without giving up taste 🙂
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
March 23, 2019 at 8:23 amLooks so simple to do. Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner Party.
Miz Helen says
March 26, 2019 at 8:30 amI would love waking up to this awesome breakfast treat! Thanks for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and have a good week!
Miz Helen