Chocolate Covered Strawberry Oats (high-protein)

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May 10

As a solo business owner (who coaches a lot of busy women as well), I know that easy, make-ahead meals are so key to eating healthy when you’re short on time & energy.

The more effortless you can make those healthy options when the time comes to eat, the more likely you are to choose them. This is one of the biggest keys to consistency!

If you find yourself struggling with consistency, I always suggest taking a look at your whole day and picking one meal to focus in on to start - baby steps are what lead to big changes.

For example if your mornings are really rushed, work with your schedule and prep your breakfast ahead of time so you can just grab-and-go!

These creamy overnight oats are one of my favorite prepable breakfasts, packed with 12.5 fiber and 31g protein to keep you energized and satisfied all morning.

The texture is so creamy and smooth (if you haven’t tried overnight oats with oat flour instead of whole oats, thank me later!). Paired with the crunchy chocolate top and fresh strawberries… it’s just so satisfying!

Prep 3-4x the recipe and divide into separate jars to have an easy and nourishing breakfast ready for the whole week!

NOTES:

OAT FLOUR: You can grind down regular oats in a blender if you don’t have oat flour. I just find that even with a very strong blender (I have a Vitamix), it never comes out quite as fine as oat flour. The recipe will still work! It just means the oats may not be as smooth.
PROTEIN POWDER: I used whey protein, but you can use any you’d like. Just keep in mind if you’re using a plant-based protein powder, you may need to adjust the liquid in the recipe. Start with the recipe as-is, then add more liquid if needed. Swapping out the whey protein may also change the nutritional info.
GROUND CHIA: I grind my chia seeds in a coffee/spice grinder, but you can use whole chia as well OR ground flax seeds. If you use whole chia, it will absorb less liquid so either use 1 ½ tbsp whole chia or add a little less liquid.
CACAO POWDER: I prefer cacao powder because it’s higher in nutrients, but you can use cocoa powder as well.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Oats (high-protein)

Servings: 1

Author: Steph, MPH, RDN

Prep time: 10 MinInactive time: 60 MinTotal time: 1 H & 10 M

These chocolatey oats are the most perfect make-ahead breakfast for those busy mornings! Each serving is packed with 12.5g fiber and 31g protein to keep you energized and satisfied for hours.

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Ingredients

CHOCOLATE OATS

⅓ cup (40g) oat flour
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 tbsp ground chia seeds
½ tbsp cacao powder
¼ cup water

TOPPINGS

¼ cup fresh strawberries, sliced
½ ounce dark chocolate
Optional: ⅛ tsp coconut oil
Sea salt

Directions

In a bowl, mix together the dry ingredients (oat flour, chia, cacao, and protein).
Add the water and mix again until smooth.
Place the strawberries in the bottom of a jar. Pour the oat mixture on top, smoothing out the top.
Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave. If needed, mix in the coconut oil to make it smoother.
Pour the melted chocolate on top of the oats and use a spoon to gently spread it out, making sure it’s touching all sides of the jar.
Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top, then cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or overnight. Enjoy!