Christmas Protein Overnight Oats
A festive and nutritious overnight oats recipe perfect for holiday mornings, combining peppermint, candy canes, and protein for a delicious start to your day.
Ingredients
Base
- 0.75 cup Rolled Oats
- 5.3 ounces Greek Yogurt (Fat Free Vanilla)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 ounces Milk Substitute (or Milk)
- 1.5 scoops Protein Powder (Vanilla)
- 0.25 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- to taste Red Food Coloring
- to taste Green Food Coloring
- 1 candy cane Candy Cane
Instructions
- Combine oats, yogurt, vanilla, and milk in a bowl.
- Mix well and add protein powder.
- Divide mixture into two jars.
- Add red food coloring to one half.
- Add peppermint extract and green food coloring to the other half.
- Mix each colored portion thoroughly.
- Pour the colored mixtures into the jars.
- Top with broken candy cane.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Notes
Use a small amount of food coloring to achieve vibrant colors without overpowering the flavors.