A delicious breakfast! These coconut milk overnight oats are prepared the night before and easy to take to work or camping.
At a glance
- Preparation: 5 minutes (+ 3 minutes cooking time for the spread)
- Refrigeration: overnight
- Servings: 3 jars, 250 ml each
- Protein: 14 g per jar
- Nutritional value: about 54 g of carbohydrates, 14 g of fat, and 9 g of fiber per jar (basic version, approximate values)
Ingredients
Oatmeal
- 250 ml (1 cup) quick-cooking rolled oats
- 1 scoop of Zenit organic vanilla plant protein
- 1 400 ml can of light coconut milk
- 185 ml (3/4 cup) vanilla almond beverage
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) organic ground white chia seeds
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) maple syrup
Homemade strawberry spread
- 375 ml (1 1/2 cups) frozen strawberries
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) maple syrup
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) ground white chia seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix all the oatmeal ingredients. Divide among 3 250 ml Mason jars. Refrigerate overnight.
- Spread: microwave the strawberries for about 3 minutes. Mash them with a fork, then add the maple syrup and chia seeds. Refrigerate; the spread will thicken.
- In the morning, top the oatmeal with strawberry spread and enjoy.
Danielle's tip
For more protein, replace the almond beverage with milk or a soy beverage, or add a little Greek yogurt on top.
Frequently asked questions
How long does this overnight oatmeal keep?
Up to 3 days in the refrigerator, in tightly sealed jars.
How do you make quick strawberry spread?
Microwave frozen strawberries for 3 minutes, mash them, then add maple syrup and ground chia seeds.
Danielle Dubois, Dt.P., nutritionist
Member of the Ordre des diététistes-nutritionnistes du Québec
Founder of Zenit Nutrition