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If you need a break from the smoothie routine, give overnight oats a whirl. A single serving has 20 grams of protein and the good carbs your brain needs to jump-start for the day. For a limited time, you can save 22% on your first (and all future orders) from Oats Overnight when you purchase the 16- or 24-count package. You will need to start a subscription to get the savings, but in addition to the lifetime of discounts, you also get a free Blender Bottle with your first order.
To make a batch, just mix a package of Oats Overnight with your favorite milk or milk substitute (I like almond milk for these), shake it and refrigerate it, you guessed it, overnight. I've tried these both having refrigerated them first and not, and the result is pretty tasty either way. Letting it sit will give you a creamier, smoother, shake-like drink.
There are dozens of flavors like blueberry cobbler, peach upside-down cake and chocolate peanut butter banana. Some of them are even caffeinated, to really rev your engine in the morning.
