Description
Creamy Salted Caramel Protein Oats made with dates, oats, chia seeds, vanilla protein, Greek yogurt with alcohol free vanilla, and a rich peanut butter caramel topping. Perfect for a quick breakfast or meal prep.
Ingredients
One third cup rolled or minute oats
One tablespoon chia seeds
Two tablespoons vanilla protein powder
One tablespoon cacao nibs
One quarter cup plain Greek yogurt or vanilla Greek yogurt made with alcohol free vanilla such as Alcohol Free Simply Organic or Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor
One half cup milk
One to two Medjool dates pitted
Pinch of sea salt
One tablespoon peanut butter caramel for topping if desired
Instructions
1. Add oats, chia seeds, vanilla protein powder and cacao nibs to a 10 ounce jar and mix to combine.
2. Blend Greek yogurt, milk, Medjool dates and sea salt until completely smooth.
3. Pour the blended mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until everything is evenly combined.
4. Top with peanut butter caramel and extra cacao nibs if you like.
5. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least two hours or chill overnight for a thicker texture.
Notes
The longer the oats soak the creamier the texture becomes.
If the mixture becomes too thick add a splash of milk.
For extra crunch add cacao nibs right before serving.
Adjust sweetness by increasing or decreasing the number of dates.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American