Using a high-protein drink like Premier Protein® Salted Caramel and gingerbread morphs this regular overnight oats into the flavors of fall. I find adding the spices overnight dilutes the flavors, so I suggest waiting to add most of the spices before serving.
Ingredients
- butter: 1 Tbsp
- pear: 0.25 piece (chopped)
- walnuts: 2 Tbsp (chopped)
- ground cinnamon: 0.5 tsp (divided)
- ounces caramel-flavored protein shake (such as Premier Protein®): 6 piece
- rolled oats: 0.5 cup
- pumpkin pie spice: 2 tsp
- ground ginger: 0.5 tsp
Metric Conversion
Stages of cooking
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Melt butter in a small pan over medium heat. Saute pear, walnuts, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon until pear softens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
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Combine protein drink and oats in a small Mason jar. Mix in cooled pear and walnuts. Seal and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
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Add pumpkin spice, ginger, and remaining cinnamon to the oats the following morning. Stir to combine.
