Brownie Batter Overnight Protein Oats

OH MY GOSH! This is the most amazing stuff ever. I have always been a fan of oatmeal; ever since I was a small child. It was a staple on cold, snowy, Michigan mornings.

A few years ago I became a Beachbody Coach and kept seeing so many posts about overnight oatmeal. I was reluctant to try it, simply for the fact that the oats were not being cooked, but rather, mixed with other ingredients and placed in the fridge until morning. You could eat them cold or just heat them in a microwave for a few seconds. I wasn't sure I'd like the texture mainly.

Well, I came across one for Brownie Batter Overnight Protein Oatmeal, and I finally convinced myself to give it a shot. This stuff is addicting! I didn't follow the recipe I found exactly... I'm a big time improviser when I don't have something the recipe calls for or adding a pinch of this and a splash of  that. The substitutions I made were absolutely AMAZING!

Mix up a batch and give it a shot, then shoot me a message on how well you liked it!

BROWNIE BATTER OVERNIGHT PROTEIN OATMEAL

1 Cup Coconut Milk, or milk of choice
1 medium sized banana
2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon Himalayan Salt
2 Tablespoons Raw Honey or maple syrup
1 Tablespoon Peanut Butter
(Creamy or Crunchy, I prefer Crunchy)
1 scoop or packet Chocolate Shakeology (or your favorite protein powder)
Splash of Vanilla, to taste (I never measure, just pour until it looks right)
Pinch of Nutmeg, or to taste
Pinch of Cinnamon, or to taste
1 Cup Old Fashion Rolled Oatmeal

Mash banana, add all ingredients except oatmeal. Mix until well combined, then fold in the oatmeal. This makes 2 servings, however, I divide it into three as it better fits my meal plan.

I place mine into 1/2 pint Ball Jelly Jars, top with lid and ring, and place in refrigerator. Chill at least one hour, or over night. Oats can be served warmed up in microwave or eaten as is, straight from the fridge. I have yet to try it warmed, I love it cold!