We all know that protein oatmeal is a great way to start your day off nutritionally. It's packed with good carbs and needed protein, making for a healthy way to start your day. But what to do when the same old protein oatmeal recipes get boring? Well then try something new... starting with this carrot cake overnight power oatmeal! It tastes like you're taking a big bite out of a piece of warm carrot cake fresh from the oven, and, the best part, it's an overnight crockpot recipe--- so you can just toss the ingredients in the slow cooker before heading to bed, and in the morning you'll have a sweet breakfast! It'll be so delicious that you just might be mistaken that the baking fairy didn't pay you a visit while you were sleeping!
Recipe:
Carrot Cake Overnight Power Oatmeal (Serves 1; Crockpot Recipe!)
1/2 Cup oats
1/2 Cup water
1/2 Cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/2 Cup grated carrot
1/2 Cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 Cup crushed pineapple, drained
2 Packets Truvia/Stevia
1 Teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 Teaspoon pumpkin spice (or 1/4 Teaspoon each of nutmeg, ginger, and cloves)
1 Scoop vanilla whey protein powder (I used About Time/SDC Nutrition in Birthday Cake flavor)
Optional: raisins and/or walnuts
Combine all ingredients in a crockpot, mixing thoroughly. Cook on low for 8 hours, or until the majority of the liquid has been absorbed. Garnish with raisins and/or walnuts if desired.
Even my husband, whose typical reaction to carrot cake is "what is this healthy vegetable stuff doing in my cake?," gobbled this carrot cake oatmeal down. I hope you guys enjoy this recipe!
Bonnie & Clyde. PB & J. Bert & Ernie. Spaghetti & Meatballs. Romeo & Juliet. Right up there with all of those power duos is one of my favorite combos--- chocolate and banana! Come on, is there anyone out there who can resist the natural sweetness of bananas enhanced with just a touch of chocolatey goodness? I know I can't! But while some choco-nana recipes can be high in calories, fat, and sugar--- this one most assuredly is not! What's the dish? Chocolate Banana Power Oatmeal!
Recipe:
Chocolate Banana Power Oatmeal (Serves 2; Crockpot Recipe!)
1/2 Cup oats
2 Bananas
1 Cup unsweetened almond milk
3/4 Cup water
2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 Teaspoon vanilla
1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon
4 Packets of Truvia/Stevia
Sprinkling of salt
2 Scoops chocolate whey protein (I used About Time/SDC Nutrition)
In a bowl, mash 1 of the bananas. Place the mashed banana along with all of the other ingredients (except the 2nd banana) in a slow cooker. Cook on high for 1 hour, or until the majority of the liquid has been absorbed. Slice the remaining banana, and serve atop the chocolate banana power oatmeal as garnish!
This recipe takes only an hour in the slow cooker, so it's the perfect morning breakfast to pop in the crockpot as soon as you wake up. That way you can get ready for your day, and when you're all set to go--- you'll have a chocolatey, ooey goeey, warm bowl of banana and protein-filled oatmeal deliciousness awaiting! Enjoy this one guys--- I know I sure as heck did!
