Tired of hearing about protein? Honestly, me too.
Between the protein-fortified everything (protein water!) and the obsessive gram-counting, the whole conversation has gotten a little exhausting.
Here’s what I know as a registered dietitian: Protein is not the end-all-be-all of nutrients. And you certainly don’t need to make a part-time job out of meeting a certain number of daily grams. Most people get more than enough protein.
And yet.
Since I started adding more protein to my breakfast, it’s made a difference. I feel fuller longer. My blood sugar doesn’t take a late-morning nosedive. And as someone who is firmly in the “midlife” category, I know that protein can help preserve muscle mass that’s often lost as we age.
I’d been rotating between my Protein Waffles and No-Bake Cookie Overnight Oats, two breakfasts that get me more protein without making a big deal about it. To add some variety, I took an oatmeal combo I love in the winter and turned it into overnight oats, adding a scoop of my favorite protein powder for extra oomph.
The result is bright, creamy, a little tart, and incredibly satisfying.
If you like to meal prep like I do, you can make several jars for the days ahead.
