I partnered with BOOST® complete nutritional drinks to create this blog post. All ideas and opinions are my own.
I’m a big fan of breakfast. A nourishing morning meal powers the day and helps close nutrient gaps. This recipe for Very Vanilla Cinnamon & Pecan Overnight Oats is simple to assemble—make it the night before so it’s ready when you wake—and each serving delivers 7 grams of filling fiber, 12 grams of protein, and about 25% of the daily value (DV) for calcium.
I’ve made overnight oats many times, usually with cow’s milk or almond milk. For a boost in protein and nutrients, I developed this version using BOOST® Original Very Vanilla. (For more protein, use BOOST® High Protein.) I also stir in plain Greek yogurt, chia seeds, cinnamon, and toasted pecans with old-fashioned oats, then top each bowl with sliced banana and mixed berries.
When making overnight oats, aim for a roughly 1:1 ratio of liquid to oats. In this recipe, the liquid comes from the Greek yogurt combined with BOOST®, which keeps the oats creamy overnight.
Each bottle of BOOST® Original contains 10 grams of protein, an important nutrient for maintaining muscle. BOOST® also supplies 26 vitamins and minerals, including about 30% DV for calcium and 25% DV for magnesium—both helpful for bone health. BOOST® complete nutritional drinks also include Prebio1™, a blend of prebiotic fibers that promote the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria and support digestive health. The fiber from BOOST®, combined with the fiber in oats, pecans, and fruit, makes this breakfast especially gut-friendly.
Overnight oats suit busy mornings because you do all the prep the night before. I love how versatile they are—toppings are nearly endless. For this recipe I used extra pecans plus sliced banana, strawberries, and blueberries, but you can swap pecans for walnuts or almonds and choose whatever fruit you prefer: mango, peach, or apples all work well.
I often reach for chocolate-flavored BOOST® when I’m in a hurry, but for these oats the Very Vanilla flavor pairs perfectly with cinnamon and pecans. This version makes me look forward to mornings.
Very Vanilla Cinnamon & Pecan Overnight Oats
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Ingredients
- One 8-ounce bottle BOOST® Original Very Vanilla
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2/3 cup old fashioned oats
- 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional Toppings: Additional chopped pecans sliced strawberries, sliced banana, blueberries
Method
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Place the BOOST, yogurt, oats, pecans, chia seeds, and cinnamon in a pint-size Mason jar.
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Secure the lid and shake vigorously until everything is combined. Kids or grandkids can help with the shaking.
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Refrigerate the jar overnight. Before serving, stir to recombine. Divide into 2 bowls and top with extra pecans, sliced banana, strawberries, and blueberries, if desired.
Nutrition
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What’s your favorite overnight oats combination? How do you use BOOST® in your routine—drink it on the go or add it to recipes?
