I laughed out loud when Dublin footballer Paul Flynn said he wakes in the mornings and literally runs down the stairs to have his chocolate-flavoured overnight oats.
Athletes have called overnight oats a ‘game changer’ because they are so practical, easy to make and you know exactly what amount of protein and carbohydrate is in the meal. This recipe provided a good quantity of each marconutrient making it a simple on the go breakfast on a busy day of training.
Health Benefits
Porridge oats are a great source of a type of fibre called Beta-glucans, which have been shown to help regulate our blood sugar levels and have cholesterol lowering effects.
Expert Tips
Soaking oats and seeds overnight makes them easily digested.Consume two servings for a higher energy and carbohydrate breakfast to fuel your day on days of high intensity exercise.
Ingredients
50gOats
200mlMilk(more or less depending on how thick you like it)
2tbspGreek yoghurt
1scoopWhey protein powder(chocolate)
50gMixed berries(fresh, plus more to serve)
1tbspchia seeds
1tbspAlmonds(chopped, plus more to serve)
1tbspAlmond butter(or peanut butter)
2
Instructions
Stir all the ingredients together in a bowl.
Pour into an airtight container and place in the fridge for the night.
In the morning top with more berries, nut butter or nuts.