Unreal Overnight Quinoa & Oats Recipe

This delicious and healthy clean eating overnight quinoa and oats recipe is super easy to make, packed with protein and added quinoa, and makes a perfect no cook option for breakfast that’s dairy free, gluten free, and vegan!

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Overnight Quinoa & Oats For Better Mornings

 

If there ever was a breakfast that checked every nutritional box, this is it. The all-encompassing delicious, nutritious, filling, super easy Fruit-Filled Protein Packed Overnight Quinoa & Oats! This delightful breakfast bowl is a source of so many nutrients and is such a great way to start the day. Not to mention, it’s a huge time-saver because you simply prepare it the night before, then in the morning, sprinkle on the garnishes and you’re done!

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Nutrition in Overnight Quinoa & Oats

 

So what nutritional goodness will you find in these overnight oats?

  • Protein
  • Fiber
  • Healthy Omega Rich Fats 
  • Vitamins A, C, and B
  • Minerals like Calcium, Magnesium and Manganese 
  • Antioxidants
  • Love

Oh yeah, I put love in all of my food... it’s kind of mandatory in the Kitch. I love how a simple mixture of whole food ingredients can create such a delicious plethora of nutrient goodness. These overnight oats are also unique because I’ve added in quinoa, natural plant-based protein powder, and almonds. These foods in particular bring in extra plant proteins and awesome minerals including calcium.

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How to Use Quinoa in Overnight Oats:

 

When making an overnight quinoa and oats combo you can use quinoa in two different ways:

  • Cooked whole quinoa
  • Quinoa flakes

I prefer using cooked whole quinoa as it adds a different texture that compliments the rolled oats rather than getting lost in the mix with the oats as flaked quinoa and rolled oats have a very similar texture. All you need to do is cook the quinoa ahead of time and add it into the mix with the rest of the ingredients for and overnight quinoa and oats blend. 

 

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Just because I love overnight oats and think you should too, give these combinations a try by swapping out the fruit mix in this recipe for other combinations like…

Apple & Cinnamon for a little “apple pie” action. Pumpkin Puree & Pumpkin Pie Spice for a little “pumpkin pie” maybe? Cocoa Powder & Banana to make it “chunky monkey” style and top with peanut butter. Mango & Coconut for some tropical flavors..yes please! Carrot Puree, Raisins, Nutmeg, Cinnamon & Pineapple to make it just like good old carrot cake. Or, Strawberries & Rhubarb for a sweet summer combo.

 

This post was sponsored by AlgeaCal, a great source of natural calcium, just like this recipe! 

Unreal Overnight Quinoa & Oats Recipe

Unreal Overnight Quinoa & Oats Recipe

Yield: 1
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

A delicious overnight quinoa and oats recipe that is packed with protein and nutrients. Vegan, gluten free, and healthy!

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl combine oats, quinoa, protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon, and stir to combine.
  2. Add in mashed banana, stevia (or honey/maple syrup), berries, and peaches.
  3. Pour in almond milk, and mix ingredients together.
  4. Place in the fridge and leave overnight.
  5. In the morning, remove from the fridge, heat on the stove top or in the microwave, or enjoy cold!
  6. If you find the mixture is too thick in the morning just add in some extra almond milk!
  7. Get creative with toppings... add nut butter, nuts, seeds, more fruit, coconut, etc!
Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 290Total Fat: 6gCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 11gSugar: 11gProtein: 19g

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Author: Christal Sczebel

Christal is the creator of Nutrition in the Kitch. She's a Certified Nutritional Consultant, twice published author, gluten and dairy free recipe developer, food photographer, speaker, wife, and mama. Christal loves good food, all things wellness, and loves to travel. Her wellness philosophy is centred around balance and sustainable health, life's way too short for boring diets and restriction!

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  • Made this last night with fresh strawberries and banana. This morning’s breakfast was so easy and DELICIOUS! I tried it with the pumpkin seed protein powder I told you about; it gave it a slight green hue (not unpleasant looking) and tasted amazing. I couldn’t finish it so I took the last few spoonfuls to work with me and had them with my morning snack because it was just too good not to finish!
    Thanks for another great one!

    • Awesome Deb! It’s super filling isn’t it!? I’ve got to get my hands on some of that pumpkin protein!

  • This looks so good and I can’t wait to give it a try! With a new baby, I need all the help I can get in the morning to ensure that a healthy breakfast actually happens. 🙂

    • Thanks Emily! I haven’t tried overnight oats with the steel cut this way – I’ve used them in my slow cooker with great success! I’ll have to try it out next time!

  • Wow, that combo looks delicious Christal…and as usual your awesome post is enhanced with equally awesome/juicy photos thanks a lot !:)

  • Last year, overnight oats became my new favorite breakfast. I still eat it on the regular and have yet to get sick of it! I actually tried a quinoa overnight breakfast, and wasn’t thrilled with the results. Next time, I’ll have to try mixing the quinoa with oats.

    • Yeah, I think quinoa alone wouldn’t work as good because the oats are nice and bulky and they absorb more liquid than the quinoa, combining the two keeps the good texture but changes it up a bit!

  • I have been having overnight oatmeal w/yogurt for about 2 months now – LOVE IT, but this looks just as amazing. I am going to have to try this one. Looks SO good!