Adding protein powder to your overnight oats is a  great way to change a carb-heavy meal into a more balanced meal. Plus this is a pretty red, white, and blue!

Regular oats

Milk

Maple syrup

Vanilla protein powder

Chia seeds

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Ingredients

Fruit of choice- optional

Nuts and seeds- optional

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Pour heated milk over the regular oats.

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Add in the chia seeds and protein powder. Mix well and cover for 10 minutes.

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Place in the fridge overnight. The next day add in your maple syrup and more milk as needed.

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You can layer them with fruit as I did, or with nuts and seeds.

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That is it! This simple meal-prep breakfast is ready to go.

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This simple recipe for overnight oats is just what you need to get you going with a healthy breakfast on the 4th of July. It is easy to customize and so delicious!

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I am the creator of A Red Spatula and lover of food, especially whole grains. 

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