Overnight oats are a great breakfast option on a warm summer morning. I love how easy they are to prepare the night before – one less thing to think about in the morning. Especially for those sneaking in a quick workout before heading to work and barely even have time to shower. There is no excuse to skip breakfast when it’s sitting in the fridge waiting for you that morning. I love adding vegetables to my oats because it doubles the serving size and offers tons more nutrients.
No, I am not crazy! Shredded zucchini in oats actually tastes amazing. Zucchini doesn’t have much flavor and it absorbs whatever flavor that its mixed with. It also has a similar texture to oats. Instead of hiding the fact that I added zucchini I embraced it by calling this Zucchini Bread Over Night Proats. (That stands for Protein Oatmeal – a cool new word I just learned!)
Since breakfast is usually after a workout I like to include a little bit of everything – some complex carbohydrates to replace the glycogen lost during a workout, protein to repair and rebuild muscle and of course, healthy fats. And that’s exactly what I tried to do here in this recipe!
I used Nuzest protein powder, which tastes amazing. It is free of soy, gluten, dairy, gmos, artificial flavors etc…it is the real deal! The protein source is pea protein – one of my favorite plant based protein sources. Plus it has 95 calories per serving with 21 grams of protein! Score! It’s the perfect protein to add to your overnight oats to give it that extra burst of protein you are looking for. I also love the flavor that it gives to the oats, making them slightly sweet and vanilla tasting – almost like cake batter 🙂 Want to try Nuzest? The people at Nuzest were kind enough to share this discount code with my followers– Get 20% off with RUNONV20 Only last for the next 7 days ends July 3rd you can even use the code on Amazon— Also enter their giveaway thats going on right now! http://www.nuzest-usa.com/giveaways
I used Nuzest protein powder, which tastes amazing. It is free of soy, gluten, dairy, gmos, artificial flavors etc…it is the real deal! The protein source is pea protein – one of my favorite plant based protein sources. Plus it has 95 calories per serving with 21 grams of protein! Score! It’s the perfect protein to add to your overnight oats to give it that extra burst of protein you are looking for. I also love the flavor that it gives to the oats, making them slightly sweet and vanilla tasting – almost like cake batter 🙂 Want to try Nuzest? The people at Nuzest were kind enough to share this discount code with my followers– Get 20% off with RUNONV20 Only last for the next 7 days ends July 3rd you can even use the code on Amazon— Also enter their giveaway thats going on right now! http://www.nuzest-usa.com/giveaways
Recipe:
- 1/2 cup old fashion oats (I used Purely Elizabeth ancient grain oats)
- 3/4 cup shredded zucchini
- 1 tablespoon Nuzest Vanilla Protein Powder
- dash cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cup almond milk (or any non dairy milk)
- 1 tablespoon crushed walnuts
- 1 tablespoon raisins
Yummers! I love “dessert” inspired oat recipes. This looks like a great way to start the day.
I have unflavored hemp protein. How can I adapt this recipe using it instead of buying new products?
use the hemp and add some vanila?
I love overnight oats! Excited to try this recipe as another way to get in some veggies in the AM! Sounds and looks delicious, Lottie!
I just prepped this and stuck it in the fridge! Already looking forward to it after my workout tomorrow! 🙂
I love your recipes! What brand of almond milk do you use? I want to avoid added sugar and weird ingredients.
Thanks! Renee
Definitely would have never thought to add zucchini…great way to sneak in some greens…Thanks for sharing! 🙂
i do the same and I love it!! i use a bit more protein, and add cinnamon and ginger 🙂 zucchini oats are my favv!!
LOOOOVE knowing I”m not the only weirdo who totally sneaks veggies in to things like oatmeal!
I can’t wait to try this! I sent your site and links to your recipes for overnight oats & your biscotti to a coaching client yesterday who wanted a few new breakfast & snack ideas. 🙂
hi Lotti,
Just wanted you to know this recipe inspired my new favorite breakfast. 3/4 cup grated zucchini, 2 Tbls chia seeds, 2 Tbls oats, 1 tsp maca and 1 cup almond milk. I soak this overnight then top with bananas, coconut and drizzle with coconut butter! You must try!
I forgot to mention that I heat it a bit in the morning…
does this recipe make 1 serving? or is this for 2 people? do you know the nutritional information for 1 serving? I made this last night and love it! but it makes much more than the little serving in the mason jar you picture in the article.