DOUBLE CHOCOLATE OVERNIGHT PROTEIN OATS

Who doesn't love waking up and NOT having to take the time to make yourself a healthy and delicious breakfast... but getting to enjoy one anyway? Lindsay Mustard's chocolate-y delicious overnight oats are perfect for those busy days when you need all your nutrients AND all those precious extra minutes of sleep. Double or triple the recipe, throw some berries on top on your way out the door, and you'll be so proud of yourself for dialing in your healthy, balanced breakfast all week long!

Serves 2

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup rolled oats 
• 1 scoop vegan chocolate or vanilla protein powder
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp maple syrup 
• 1 tbsp chia seeds 
• 2 tbsp chocolate chips 
• Coconut whipped "cream" topping

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the oats, protein powder, cocoa powder, almond milk, maple syrup and chia seeds. Stir until combined. 
2. Add the chocolate chips and stir again. 
3. Let the mixture sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours (overnight is best). 
4. Transfer to serving bowls, top with coconut whipped cream and additional dark chocolate chips!

-By Lindsay Mustard. Lindsay is a Holistic Nutritionist, firefighter-in-training and recipe-wizard with a burning passion for health and fitness. In her nutrition practice, Lindsay works with clients to craft a unique plan that is tailored to their specific health goals using a natural, whole food and supplement approach.