It’s like we’re all trying to get more protein these days, and for me the hardest time to fit it in is breakfast. (I love eggs in every way, but even they have their limits!) However, we are learning more and more the importance of obtaining protein in the morning as a constituent element of health and vitality. So today I’m sharing my favorite high-protein breakfast that doesn’t involve eggs: this grain-free overnight “oatmeal.” And we team up with Target to prove that breakfast isn’t just an opportunity to nourish our bodies, it’s a chance to nourish our mornings with little moments of joy.
How to Make Grain-Free Overnight Oats
You may be wondering: How can you make oatmeal without the oats? Well, it turns out that peanuts, chia seeds, flax seeds, and coconut make a delicious base for everything from berries and nut butter to pears and honey. This all comes from Good & Gather, proving that you can eat great, healthy meals without breaking the bank or doing tons of shopping. All you need is a single Target run.
Why I love this grain-free overnight oatmeal
If you want to remove at least one decision from your busy weekday mornings, make this grain-free overnight oatmeal that also happens to be gluten-free, vegan, and paleo. I make a big batch of it on Sunday and it energizes my mornings all week. (Bonus: It keeps me full until lunch!) And I love that this “oatmeal” is the perfect base for so many different topping combinations. You can eat it multiple days in a row, but with so many toppings to choose from, it never gets boring.
Ingredients you will need:
Once you’ve gathered your ingredients, all that’s left to do is blend the nuts and sunflower seeds in a blender or food processor, then combine them in a bowl with the rest of the ingredients and refrigerate. When you wake up the next morning, breakfast is ready.
My Favorite Topping Combos
This grain-free overnight “oatmeal” is packed with nutrients and protein—everything you need to start your day is in one pre-prepared bowl. And with an endless amount of topping options, you’ll never feel like you’re eating the same thing twice. Here are my favorite topping combinations:
Chocolate and coconut crunch
- Toasted Coconut Chips
- Dark chocolate almond butter
- Sliced bananas
- Cocoa seeds
Berries and cream
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Dear
- mint
- Fresh berries
Pear & Granola
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Description
Packed with protein and nutrients, this grain-free oatmeal is so simple and can be customized to your liking.
- 1 cup nut
- 1/2 cup Sun-flower seeds
- 4 tablespoons chia seeds
- 3 teaspoons ground flax seeds
- 1/3 cup grated coconut
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 cups coconut milk
- Blend the nuts in a blender until the mixture has the consistency of coarse sand.
- Transfer to a bowl, then add the chia seeds, flax seeds, coconut, vanilla, maple, coconut flour, cinnamon and coconut milk. Stir to combine.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator for an hour, then remove from the refrigerator and mix everything well again, making sure that the seeds do not stick to the bottom of the bowl.
- Refrigerate overnight. When ready to eat, reheat if desired, then add your toppings. Appreciate!
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