Eggnog No Oats is a Holiday makeover of my classic No Oats. Overnight No Oats was created as a low-carb alternative to overnight oatmeal.
I have been wearing a continuous glucose monitor for over two years now. One of the things that became apparent to me almost immediately was that the carb content in oatmeal is very high in relation to its protein content. So high in fact, that even when combined with protein, I still get massive blood sugar spikes. With blood sugar spikes I get chest pain and feel jittery and then of course I will have a blood sugar crash an hour later and am hungry again.
So, unfortunately, oatmeal is a definite no-go for me, it’s just not worth the blood sugar roller coaster and the chest pain. Given I can’t eat traditional overnight oats, I wanted to create something like overnight oats that could be prepped the night before, stored in the refrigerator overnight, and enjoyed in the morning. That is how Overnight No Oats was born.
Just in time for the holidays, I created Eggnog No Oats so you can kickstart your day with the festive flavors of the season and not have to worry about blood sugar imbalances. They are perfect for instilling a bit of holiday cheer into your morning. Though not limited to just breakfast, these no-oats make a great snack too. Feel free to top the no oats with your favorite breakfast toppings whether it be nuts, seeds, fruit (fresh or frozen are good) coconut flakes, or whatever else you like. If you prefer sweeter oats you can drizzle a touch of maple or keto syrup over them
If you love these Eggnog No Oats, you will love these other no-oat options too; Pumpkin Spice No Oats, Matcha No Oats With A Chocolate Magic Shell, and this recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup No Oats. You can also make a big batch of the no oats and then portion individual servings to flavor as you like.
Why You’ll Love These No Oats
- Seasonal way to start the day.
- Make ahead option is ideal for busy mornings.
- Easily topped with your favorite berries, yogurt, nuts, seeds or whatever you like.
- Blood sugar-friendly and will keep you satiated for hours.
Ingredients
- Hemp hearts – Hemp hearts add protein and healthy fats to these no oats.
- Ground flax – Ground flax adds loads of fiber.
- Chia seeds – Use chia seeds or basil seeds for more protein and healthy fats.
- Goat whey protein – Even more protein with protein powder. Use a vegan vanilla protein powder as a substitute if you don’t have goat when protein on hand.
- Spices – I added cinnamon and cardamom for the seasonal flavor.
- Eggnog – Try my easy homemade “Eggnog”) or use Malk brand which contains minimal ingredients and is lightly sweetened with maple syrup.
- Coconut yogurt – Add coconut or Greek yogurt for even more protein and creaminess!
- Pomegranate arils – These add a nice pop of color and are rich in antioxidants.
Equipment
How To Make Eggnog No Oats
- In a lidded jar, add the 3 seeds, goat whey, cinnamon and cardamom. Shake very well to mix.
- Pour eggnog over the blend and shake again. You might need to mix with a spoon to make sure seeds on the bottom of the jar are mixed in too.
- If you are preparing it at night, store it in the fridge and top with yogurt and pomegranate arils in the morning.
- If you will be enjoying right away, allow seeds to soak up eggnog for a few minutes, then top and enjoy!
Storage
These Eggnog No Oats will keep in the fridge in a lidded jar for up to one week.
Pro Tips
Here are a few things you can do to make sure your Eggnog No Oats turn out every time.
- Keep a stash of the hemp, chia and flax seeds in a jar in the fridge so you can easily make up a batch of these no oats.
- Make sure to use ground flax seeds as the body can not digest whole flax seeds.
- Modify the spices to suit your tastes or add your favorites.
- Prepare individual servings in mini mason jars for a grab and go breakfast option.
FAQs
What is good substitute for oats?
If you find your blood sugar rises when you eat oats, this combination of seeds is a great alternative.
What is a good alternative to eggnog in this no oats recipe?
If you’d rather not use eggnog, you can use almond milk, cashew milk or coconut milk.
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Eggnog No Oats
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp hemp hearts
- 3 tbsp ground flax
- 3 tbsp chia seeds or basil seeds
- 1 scoop goat whey protein or vegan vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
- 3/4 cup eggnog (try my easy homemade "Eggnog") or use Malk brand which contains minimal ingredients and is lightly sweetened with maple syrup
- 2 tbsp coconut yogurt or add greek yogurt for even more protein!
- 1 tbsp pomegranate arils
Instructions
- In a lidded jar, add 3 seeds, goat whey, cinnamon and cardamom. Shake very well to mix.
- Pour eggnog over the blend and shake again. You might need to mix with a spoon to make sure seeds on the bottom of the jar are mixed in too.
- If you are preparing at night store in the fridge and top with yogurt and pomegranate arils in the morning.
- If you will be enjoying right away, allow seeds to soak up eggnog for a few minutes, then top and enjoy!