Layered Breakfast Jar
Makes: 2 servesCalories: 232Difficulty Level: EasyPreparation time: 25 minutesCook time: 15 minutesTotal time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
For the smoothie base:
- 1 scoop WPI in vanilla
- 1/2 banana
- 5 strawberries – frozen/thawed
- 10 raspberries – frozen/thawed
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 2 tablespoons yogurt – we used Chobani
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 teaspoon of zero/low-calorie sweetener
- 50g cashews – soaked and drained
For toasted muesli:
- 1 scoop Quick Protein Oats
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 scoops whole oats
For topping:
- 2 tablespoons cottage cheese (1 tablespoon per jar)
Instructions
To make the muesli:
- Step 1: Melt butter and honey together over a hot plate.
- Step 2: Add Quick Protein Oats and whole oats to the butter mix and combine well.
- Step 3: Cook, stirring until golden and covered. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Step 4: Toast in the oven at 180 degrees for about 15 minutes, keeping an eye on it to prevent burning.
To make the smoothie:
- Step 1: Combine all ingredients in a processor or blender and process until smooth, creamy and well combined.
- Step 2: In two jars layer smoothie base, cottage cheese and toasted muesli.
- Step 3: Great served in a jar with a lid to take to work.
Formerly working as part of Bulk Nutrients R&D team for many years, Nicole Frain is a food scientist, personal trainer and a professional international cyclist.
She's applied her learnings at the national stage for bodybuilding, and has several qualifications in Food Science, Nutrition and Business!
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