Get all your protein and healthy carbs in one easy step! Prep this tasty diabetes friendly overnight oat and Greek yogurt cup the night before then grab and go!
Overnight oats make breakfast easy on hectic mornings! We are choosing a higher protein Greek yogurt to pair with old fashioned oats.
Breakfast can be a challenge for people with diabetes and I am always on the lookout for easy, healthy lower carb recipes to make life easier. Adding higher protein yogurt to your oats can help you stay full longer and may also help stabilize glucose levels. Check out our 10 Best Diabetes Breakfast Ideas post for even more breakfast meal ideas!
There are several types of oatmeal to choose from in the market. Instant, quick, old fashioned and steel cut oats. Instant and quick oats are more processed than old fashioned and steel cut oats. I have used both quick and old fashioned oats with good results. Feel free to experiment though, as you may prefer a chewier texture.
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🥘 Ingredients
- Greek Yogurt- choose a higher protein brand if desired. I used vanilla flavored.
- Oats- I used quick oats, use what you have on hand.
- Sugar sub- I used Splenda brown sugar sub
- Milk-choose your preferred type
- Toppings
🔪 Instructions
Combine all the ingredients (except toppings) in the yogurt cup and stir. Re-seal top and place in refrigerator overnight. When ready to serve, sprinkle on your favorite toppings.
Hint: make sure all the oats are stirred in well to help them soften properly.
📖 Variations
- Try different types of oatmeal to see which texture you prefer.
- Choose between a variety of toppings such as sliced fruit, coconut, mini chocolate morsels, nuts and spices. Remember extra fruit will increase carb count.
💭 Tips
- You may adjust the amount of milk used in this recipe based on your preferred thickness of the finished recipe. You may also consider using half and half or cream if desired.
- There are many options to choose from for sugar substitutes. Use your preferred product.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick oats make delicious overnight oats!
Your preference! You may enjoy them cold or, if you prefer, warm them in the microwave briefly.
📋 Recipe
Recipe
Overnight Oats for Diabetics
Ingredients
- 4 oz higher protein Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup oats uncooked
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar or substitute
- 1 tablespoon milk any type
- toppings
Instructions
- Add all ingredients (except toppings) to yogurt cup and stir well. Re-seal top and place in refrigerator overnight.
- When ready to serve, sprinkle on desired toppings.
Notes
- You may adjust the amount of milk used in this recipe based on your preferred thickness of the finished recipe. You may also consider using half and half or cream if desired.
- There are many options to choose from for sugar substitutes. Use your preferred product.
Suella says
Tasted the .mix before refrigerating overnight. I had Dded water and coconut sugar. Really lovely
Suella says
I used 1 tbs cream. Andoliteky delicious and fuss free