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PB and J Overnight Oats

March 7, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

PB and J Overnight Oats

These peanut butter and jelly overnight oats are the perfect way to start off your morning! They’re packed with fiber, protein, and a whole lotta lovin’.

I am a sucker for anything peanut butter. I mean let’s get real…like 50% of the recipes on FFF are peanut butter related. Sorrynotsorry.

This recipe has a peanut butter base and an extra oomph of protein made with…

rolled oats
vanilla almond milk, unsweetened
chia seeds
vanilla protein powder (I used whey)
creamy peanut butter

I used whey protein in this recipe, but feel free to try a plant-based version, in case you’re looking for a vegan-friendly recipe! Just note that you made need to add a few more tablespoons of almond milk because plant-based protein powder is a bit more dense!

The “jelly layer” is a mixture of real life strawberries and some all-natural preserves.

I’m the type of girl who doesn’t like to mix my layers. My sister on the other hand- is a mixer. I remember growing up we would make sundays…and she’d mix it all together. Me? No thank you! I like to keep em’ separate.

If you are anti-jelly (I know you people exist), feel free to just use fresh strawberries!

Fun Fact #3: I’m a DD…and hate it.

Yah, I went there. You guys know I am all about body positivity, but often times I find my boobs bringing me down and getting in the way (literally). I know, I know. Most people would love to have a huge rack, but not me! I was a late bloomer and didn’t get my period until I was 16, which meant I was pretty much flat-chested until my senior year of high school. Entering college, my chest was a solid C cup, which was propionate for my body. When I went through my eating disorder, my boobs were the last thing to go and the never fully went. Long story short, when I gained my weight back, a lot of it went to my chest…even more than before! Today, I am a DD and hate it. I can’t remember the last time I wore a real bra because I prefer to smash them into my chest and make them look as small as possible. They get in the way when shopping for clothes and working out. Anyone with large breasts knows that flowy tops don’t really work because they make you look “frumpy.” For me, the tighter the shirt the better….but I’m pretty conservative with how I dress and hate tight shirts. As for working out….jumping jacks. Enough said.

The worst part is- it’s really hard for me to find proper sports bras because I am 34 inches around, but my cup size is huge. Usually what happens is that I find a great cup size, but then the inches around is way too big. Fail. Anyways- As you can see, I’m still working on being okay with “my new friends,” and how they make my body look. I’m not asking you to feel bad for me…because that’s just how my body is and I’m working on loving my top half for the way it is 😀

PS: I don’t mean to be so negative, but I wanted to share my true feelings on being a DD.

Basic Ingredients for PB and J Overnight Oats

For the peanut butter oats

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup vanilla almond milk, unsweetened
1 tablespoon chia seeds
½ scoop (or 2 tablespoons) vanilla protein powder (I used whey)
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

For the jelly layer

2 tablespoons all-natural strawberry preserves (I used sugar-free strawberry)
4 large strawberries, diced

How to make PB and J Overnight Oats

For the Peanut Butter Oats

Mix all ingredients together and place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.

For the Jelly Layer

First, dice up 2 large strawberries. Then, mix about 2 tablespoons of jelly with the strawberries. Lay in with oats.

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PB and J Overnight Oats

Author: Sandra
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2 servings 1x

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Ingredients

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For the peanut butter oats

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup vanilla almond milk, unsweetened
1 tablespoon chia seeds
½ scoop (or 2 tablespoons) vanilla protein powder (I used whey)
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

For the jelly layer

2 tablespoons all-natural strawberry preserves (I used sugar-free strawberry)
4 large strawberries, diced

Instructions

For the Peanut Butter Oats

Mix all ingredients together and place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.

For the Jelly Layer

First, dice up 2 large strawberries. Then, mix about 2 tablespoons of jelly with the strawberries. Lay in with oats.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 341
Sugar: 4g
Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 12g
Protein: 17g

Coconut Latte Overnight Oats

March 7, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

Coconut Latte Overnight Oats

I have mad love for lattes, especially made with coconut milk.

it was the best and worst day ever when Starbucks announced they were now serving coconut milk. AKA coconut milk with a whole lotta shit in it.

I’ve recently found a love for full-fat coconut milk. It’s creamy and luscious and full of fat. Seriously though, don’t be afraid of fat! For a long long longggg time, I didn’t eat anything that was full-fat. Man was I missing out! Full-fat coconut milk is packed with HEALTHY fats that have oh-so many health benefits for us humans. The best part is- full-fat coconut milk is going to keep you fuller longer…unlike the fake stuff

In this recipe, I used a can of full-fat coconut milk, but refrigerated it to separate out the cream from the water. I used most of the water from the can as part of the liquid in this recipe and then a tablespoon or so of the cream.

Then, I whipped the cream with a little cinnamon and maple syrup to make coconut whipped cream, which I dolloped on top. Yum.

It’s drinking your coffee and eating your breakfast in one. Kinda.

For the coconut water and coconut cream, I used a refrigerated can of full-fat coconut milk, which separate into solid and liquid when chilled. Scrape the cream out of the can to access the water at the bottom of the can.

*If you did not use sweetened almond milk, feel free to add a bit more maple syrup/honey.

I’m sure you’re dying to know fact #5.

Fact #5: I have depression.

Not sure why I’ve never talked about this topic on FFF but…I have depression! Why do I say it with such excitement? Well- I’ve got it under control and I really don’t let it define me. Way back when during my ED days, I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Depression is a mental illness and as you know, can be difficult to control. Eating disorders + depression + anxiety all sort of go hand in hand became one GIANT mental illness.

I get a lot of questions on how I recovered from my eating disorder and while a lot of it was due to changes in my lifestyle…I am also on an antidepressant, which has helped monitor my hormone levels. I’m not going to lie, taking that first pill was one of the scariest days of my life. I remember sitting in my room holding the bottle in my hand just bawling. I didn’t want to be that crazy person who had to rely on drugs her whole life. Well people, I got over that quickly because they really did help bring my anxiety level down and chill me the eff out.

The fact that I have depression is really no surprise. I have a family history of it, and even suffered from it a bit as a kid. One day I hope to ween myself off of my meds, but for now, lots of things in life are a-changing and my stress levels are high. Keeping things how they are are just fine for me at the moment. Plus- I am who I am who I am…not because of the meds i take.

Basic Ingredients Coconut Latte Overnight Oats

1 cup rolled oats
¼ cup coconut water*
¼ cup + 1T brewed coffee
¼ cup + 1 T almond milk (I used Almond Breeze 60 calorie)
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey**
1 tablespoon coconut cream*
dash of cinnamon

How to make Coconut Latte Overnight Oats

First of all,Place all ingredients in a medium size tupperware and mix.
Then, transfer the tupperware into the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.
The next morning, add a few more tablespoons of almond milk

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