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Overnight Oats Malaysian Style

Coach Priya Nair

Easy overnight oats recipes using Malaysian ingredients. Perfect pre-workout breakfast for busy mornings.

Overnight oats are the ultimate meal prep breakfast - no cooking, takes 3 minutes to prepare the night before, and provides steady energy for morning training.

Basic Formula

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup milk (any type)
  • 1 scoop protein powder (optional but recommended)
  • Toppings of choice

Mix everything in a jar, refrigerate overnight, eat cold or heated in the morning.

Malaysian-Inspired Recipes

Peanut Butter Banana

  • 1/2 cup oats + 1/2 cup milk + 1 scoop chocolate whey
  • Top with sliced banana and 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • Macros: ~400 cal, 30g protein, 45g carbs, 12g fat

Tropical Coconut

  • 1/2 cup oats + 1/4 cup coconut milk + 1/4 cup water + 1 scoop vanilla whey
  • Top with mango cubes and desiccated coconut
  • Macros: ~380 cal, 28g protein, 40g carbs, 10g fat

Kaya Toast Inspired

  • 1/2 cup oats + 1/2 cup milk + 1 scoop vanilla whey
  • Stir in 1 tbsp kaya (coconut jam) - yes, really
  • Top with a pinch of salt and coconut flakes
  • Macros: ~420 cal, 28g protein, 50g carbs, 10g fat

High Protein Budget

  • 1/2 cup oats + 1/2 cup milk + 2 scoops whey
  • Add chia seeds (1 tbsp) for omega-3
  • Macros: ~450 cal, 45g protein, 40g carbs, 8g fat

Tips

  • Use mason jars (RM5-10 on Shopee) - make 3-5 at once for the week
  • Rolled oats work best - instant oats get too mushy
  • Add protein powder to the dry mix before liquid for better texture
  • Eat within 3 days of making

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