EGGNOG OVERNIGHT PROTEIN OATS (dairy-free)
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Chocolatey Eggnog Overnight Protein Oats using dairy-free “almond nog” and Giddy Yo cacao powder. Topped here with raspberries, golden berries, granola, and warm cashew butter.
Looking for a way to use up that extra holiday eggnog? Then these nutritious-and-delicious overnight protein oats are a must!
Here I used some vegan almond milk nog, but feel free to use whatever eggnog suits your fancy, bourbon or no bourbon!
Ingredients for 2 servings:
Eggnog Overnight Protein Oats topped as below with the addition of Fatso Salted Caramel peanut butter.
2/3 cup gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats
2 Tbsp Nuzest Clean Lean Smooth Vanilla protein powder
2 Tbsp Further Food Vanilla Collagen (omit for vegan)
2 Tbsp Eaton Hemp hemp seeds
2 Tbsp chia seeds
1 1/3 cups dairy-free eggnog (almond nog or Nutpods dairy-free creamer) or eggnog of choice
2 Tbsp Giddy Yo cacao powder (optional)
2 tsp maca powder (optional)
1/4 tsp sea salt
pinch or two of nutmeg (optional, depending on eggnog used)
Lakanto or ZenSweet sugar-free monk fruit sweetener, adjusted to taste (optional)
optional toppings: berries, granola, nut butter, diced dark chocolate, pomegranate arils, dried cranberries, pistachios, bee pollen, or toppings of choice
Directions:
Put oats, protein powder, collagen, hemp seeds, chia seeds, almond nog or eggnog, cacao powder (if using), maca, sea salt, and nutmeg in a bowl or single-serving mason jars and stir well to combine. Sweeten to taste.
Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for a minimum of 6 hours.
Eggnog Overnight Protein Oats can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. Before serving, stir and add additional almond nog or eggnog as needed for desired consistency. Enjoy warm or cold with your choice of toppings.
Eggnog Overnight Protein Oats with additional eggnog for a thinner consistency. Topped with sugar-free salted almond chocolate bar, golden berries, pomegranate arils, dried cranberries, pistachios, and bee pollen.