Healthy Protein Zucchini Overnight Oats
This make-ahead breakfast is packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, keeping you full for hours. It's a creative and delicious way to sneak vegetables into your morning routine.
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Servings: 2
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
- Shredder/grater for the zucchini
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup old fashioned rolled oats, not steal cut oats or quick cook
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup shredded zucchini - not packed, approximately 1/2 of a medium zucchini
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2/3 cup plain greek yogurt, substitute non-dairy yogurt
- 1/3 cup almond milk, substitute oat milk or similar (adjust amount to desired consistency)
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground/powder ginger
- pinch ground nutmeg, optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, more to taste
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts or pecans, lightly toasted (optional)
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped dried fruit, dates, figs, or raisins (optional)
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup or other sweetener, optional and more as needed
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the oats, protein powder, shredded zucchini, applesauce, Greek yogurt, almond milk, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Stir until well combined.
- Refrigerate: Divide the mixture into 2 to 3 airtight containers or jars. Store in the fridge for at least 3 hours, or overnight, to allow the oats to soak and flavors to develop.
- Serve: Stir the oats before serving. Top with chopped banana, maple syrup, granola, or additional nuts. Enjoy!
Notes
Adjust Thickness
- For a thinner consistency - Add 1/2 cup of milk instead of 1/3.
- For a thicker consistency - Reduce the milk to 1/4 cup, or leave out entirely.
- Shredded coconut
- Flaxseed
- Finely chopped apple
- Chia seeds
- Non-dairy - Substitute your favorite non-dairy yogurt for the greek yogurt.
- Like it sweeter? Add more maple syrup or your sweetener.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal