EASY Overnight High Protein Oats With Eggnog (Or Milk) ~ Gluten Free

High Protein & Eggnog Overnight Oats
garnished with banana & blueberries.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
1/2 cup eggnog without alcohol
1 tablespoon sugar 
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Suggested Garnishes:
2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans 
1 tablespoon toasted coconut
1 1/2 tablespoons dried cranberries or raisins 
a dollop of whipped cream
2 tablespoons fresh blueberries 
sliced banana

Method:
In a small bowl, with a lid, stir together the oats, protein powder, yogurt, eggnog, sugar, salt, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cover and refrigerate for a few hours, or overnight, so that the oats soften and absorb the liquid. Just before serving, top with the garnish of your choice. 

Nutritional Info (without garnishes): calories 307 ~ fat: 5 grams ~ 
net carbs: 47 grams ~ protein: 28 grams

Notes:
Milk, almond milk or coconut milk may be substituted for the eggnog.
This dish can be served cold or hot. If your want warm oats, add a little extra eggnog or milk, loosely cover, and microwave 4o to 60 seconds, or until they are the temperature that you desire. Garnish and serve.