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5 Easy Overnight Oats Recipes to Fuel Your Morning Run

ByKristenWnuck@brooklinecenter.org

5 Easy Overnight Oats Recipes to Fuel Your Morning Run: Whether you’re heading out for an early workout or rushing to a morning meeting, overnight oats are a powerful grab-and-go breakfast option for runners. They’re packed with complex carbs for lasting energy, protein for muscle support, and fiber to keep you satisfied—all with minimal prep.

Here are five overnight oat recipes designed with runners in mind. Prepare them the night before and start your day fueled and ready.

1. Classic Cinnamon Apple

  • Ingredients: 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1/2 apple (chopped), 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and a drizzle of honey.
  • Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a jar, mix well, and refrigerate overnight.

2. Berry Bliss

  • Ingredients: 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup mixed berries, and a splash of maple syrup.
  • Instructions: Layer the oats, yogurt, berries, and syrup in a jar. Stir and let sit overnight.

3. Peanut Butter Banana

  • Ingredients: 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, and 1/2 banana (sliced).
  • Instructions: Mix the oats and milk, then stir in peanut butter. Top with banana slices and refrigerate.

4. Chocolate Almond

  • Ingredients: 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, and 1 tablespoon almond butter.
  • Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a jar. Stir well and refrigerate overnight for a chocolaty treat.

5. Tropical Coconut

  • Ingredients: 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1/4 cup diced pineapple, and a sprinkle of shredded coconut.
  • Instructions: Mix the oats and coconut milk in a jar, top with pineapple and coconut, and let it sit overnight.

Final Thoughts

These overnight oats recipes aren’t just convenient—they’re performance-minded. Each one offers a smart balance of nutrients tailored to support runners’ energy needs, recovery goals, and busy lifestyles. Prep a few jars at once, and you’ll have a ready-made breakfast to fuel your training week.

Looking for more runner-focused meal ideas? Stay tuned to the Team Brookline blog for more recipes, tips, and resources.

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