Oats are a great choice for breakfast. Don’t worry, I didn’t forget about the protein! This Raspberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats recipe includes cottage cheese, which has 14 grams of protein per serving. For those of you who hear “cottage cheese” and run for the hills, stick with me. After combining the oats, cottage cheese and almond milk with the berries, honey and vanilla and allow to sit in the fridge overnight, you’ll have a delicious breakfast waiting for you in the morning…and you won’t think twice about the cottage cheese.

For an extra-healthy, protein-rich boost, top off the Raspberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats with hemp seeds and you’ll have a full 30 grams of protein without using eggs or protein powder. Hemp seeds are a great plant-based source of protein and full of essential amino acids. Of course, you can always eat the Raspberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats straight out of the container, but you are welcome to top it with raspberries, your favorite nuts, yogurt, granola or nut butter—get creative and enjoy!

This recipe for Raspberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats is…

Grab-and-go

Worry-free

Added-sugar-free

Delicious

Indulgent

Protein-rich

Full of amino acids

Raspberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats Ingredients

½ cup fresh raspberries

1 teaspoon honey

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup oats

½ cup full-fat cottage cheese

½ cup plant-based milk

2 tbsp. hemp seeds (optional)

Raspberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats Instructions

In a bowl, mash together the berries, honey and vanilla until a compote is formed. Add oats, cottage cheese and plant-based milk. Stir until combined. The mixture will seem dry—no worries! Allow to refrigerate overnight or for at least 8 hours. Top with extra raspberries and your favorite nuts.

Raspberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats Nutrition Facts

Per serving:(1 serving)

Calories: 353 (calculated without hemp seeds)

Carbs: 44.2 g

Protein: 20.3 g

Fat: 9.9 g

The “Re-Fuel” Window

In the first hour after exercising, look to replace the important nutrients lost during your workout. Many people in the fitness world call this the “refuel” or “anabolic window.” The goal here is to replenish muscle glycogen fuel stores to help repair the muscles. Glycogen is what keeps you going when your body isn’t getting energy from food—we love glycogen. When you break it down, glycogen is made up of glucose molecules, which are the main source of fuel for our cells. The way your body makes glucose is through breaking down the food you eat. The human body is incredibly smart when it comes to storing energy. When you don’t need the energy from food right away, glucose gets put into storage in the liver and muscles to use when you’re ready. These guys hate being alone, so they huddle together and call their new group “glycogen.” Then, when you do end up needing a boost of energy—to crush your next camp, for example—the group of glycogen is broken apart to release each glucose molecule into the bloodstream to be used as fuel for the cells, leaving the glycogen “storage facility” empty. Our job is to fill that storage container back up, which requires protein and carbohydrates.

Not every workout is created equal—even Burn Boot Camp’s weekly protocol balances strength and high-intensity cardio days. That being said, it is something to consider when choosing your post-workout fuel. After an intense workout, you want to make sure to get protein and carbs with foods like smoothies or an apple and peanut butter. If you need inspiration, check out these recipes:

After a strength-based workout, adding a scoop of protein to some water or your milk of choice is a great way to make sure you don’t miss the anabolic window. Try to use a high-quality protein powder that is minimally processed for maximum absorption. Some key things to look for on the label:

• Contains zero artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners or preservatives 
• Non-GMO
• Grass-fed, non-denatured whey 
• More than 20 grams of protein per serving 

Two options we love that meet all these requirements : 

• Chocolate Protein Powder
• Vanilla Protein Powder

The International Society of Sports Nutrition suggests active people aim for an overall daily protein intake of between 0.64 and 1 grams per pound of body weight—for example, a 150-pound active person needs roughly 95 to 150 grams of protein per day. If you find that you are falling short of the recommended amount, a serving of AfterBurn protein powder will give you 23 grams per serving.

10 Ways to Use Protein Powder

• Coffee 
• Smoothies 
• Yogurt 
• Oatmeal 
• Pancakes 
• Cookies 
• Brownies 
• Shakes
• Added to Milk
• Waffles 
• Cake 

If you are feeling adventurous, these Burn recipes are so delicious, you won’t believe they pack a protein punch:

• Funfetti Afterburn Protein Bars
• Baked Maple Protein Oatmeal
• Protein-Packed Afterburn Pancakes
• Giant Triple Chocolate Protein Cookie
• Sugarless Sugar Cookies with Whipped Protein Frosting

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1. Oatmeal is perfect for meal prepping for the week.

I love to bake this Baked Maple Protein Oatmeal recipe on Sundays to ensure I have either a healthy breakfast to grab when I am on-the-go or for when I need a mid-afternoon pick-me-up snack. I love how absolutely simple it is to meal prep. Just stir all the ingredients together, transfer to a baking dish and bake! 

2. It’s kid-friendly!

My kids absolutely love this Baked Maple Protein Oatmeal recipe and are always asking for more. If you are a parent, you know how difficult it can be to get your kids to eat foods that are actually healthy—and this recipe makes it so simple!

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3. I love all things maple!

As much as I love eating a plate of pancakes drenched in maple syrup, I know it’s a complete sugar bomb and should only be something I treat myself to from time to time. This Baked Maple Protein Oatmeal gives me that same delicious maple flavor without all the processed sugar by using maple extract and stevia drops instead.

4. It’s filled with protein.

It’s important to include protein into your breakfast, but for me it’s not always the easiest thing to do. Between the Afterburn and Greek yogurt, one slice of this Baked Maple Protein Oatmeal gives me 13 grams of clean protein.

5. It’s gluten-free and contains zero added sugars!

I feel so much better when I remove both gluten and sugar from my diet. I not only feel more energized, but I notice my complexion to be more clear and I feel less bloated. Sometimes it can be hard to find a quick breakfast on the go, that is gluten-free, sugar-free and high-protein. Thankfully, this Baked Maple Protein Oatmeal is all three! 

This Baked Maple Protein Oatmeal is…

High-protein

Sugar-free

Gluten-free

High in fiber

Warm

Comforting

Filling

Easy to make

Perfect for meal prepping

Ingredients:

2½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats

2 scoops Afterburn protein

1 tsp. baking powder

¼ tsp. salt

2 cups plant-based milk

2 whole eggs

¼ cup maple syrup

¼ cup coconut oil, melted

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 tsp. maple extract

2 bananas

Topping:

1 cup Greek yogurt

2 tsp. maple extract

2 tsp. Cinnamon

Stevia

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Thoroughly combine eggs, plant-based milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract and 2 tsp. maple extract in a large mixing bowl. In a separate mixing bowl, combine oats, Vanilla AfterBurn, baking powder and salt, then stir.

Transfer dry ingredients into wet ingredients and stir again until well combined. Pour mixture into a 9” x 13” glass baking dish. Cut bananas into thin slices and spread evenly on top of mixture. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.

For the topping, combine Greek yogurt, 1 tsp. maple extract, cinnamon and stevia in a small bowl. Stir until evenly mixed. Once the baked maple oatmeal is fully cooked, remove from oven and allow to cool. Top each serving with 1 to 2 spoonfuls of Greek yogurt topping.

Nutrition Facts: 

12 Slices

Serving size: 1 slice with ¼ cup Greek yogurt topping

Yields 12 slices

Calories: 210

Carbs: 22g

Fat: 8g

Protein: 13g