Since last we chatted about my journey, I’ve been experimenting. Nothing dangerous mind you. The doctor increased the protonix to twice per day. I did that for about a month. Then I was like no, I want less meds, not more. As needed, I’ve been drinking 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda with 8 ounces of water. I finally got over my nerves and tried it. 💪🏻
I’ve almost stopped drinking my beloved Mt. Dew. And eating or drinking anything with citric acid in it. 😢 Been adding more low or no caffeine options. Trying to eat smaller meals.
As far as exercising goes, I just can’t seem to get back in the groove. If I was ever in it?
As I shared, what little weight I had lost, I gained back. 😮
Recently, I went to the doctor and had my annual blood work done. As much as I’ve been trying to add more protein to my life, my protein level was 6.1. Which is barely at the healthy mark. 😮 I have been reading that as we age, we need more protein because our bodies can’t break it down as easily. No kidding.
Here is my recipe for this post. Enjoy.
High Protein Overnight
Oats
Serves: 1
Prep Time 5 minutes Soak Time 4 hours
Oats, chia seeds, greek yogurt and cacao nibs come together in this creamy, absolutely protein-packed meal prep breakfast.
Ingredients
1/3 cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons cacao nibs
2 scoops Autumn’s Vanilla Protein Powder
2 tablespoons unflavored collagen powder
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup greek yogurt
Instructions
In a glass meal prep container, add the oats, chia seeds, cacao nibs, protein powder and collagen powder. Stir with a fork.
2 Add the milk and greek yogurt and stir with a fork until well combined.
3 Cap the lid and pop in the fridge for at least 4 hours or up to 5 days.
I don’t use the unflavored collagen. It is great fun playing with these. Autumn also did a peanut butter one. Instead of using peanut butter, I tried peanut butter powder and chocolate protein powder. She has an orange chocolate recipe. Instead of the orange, I tried peach. Blueberry kefir. I swapped out the regular kefir for blueberry. 🫐 Playing, I did an apple cinnamon and pumpkin spice. Next up is a carrot cake one. 😉
I have discovered that if you use real fruit, it best to let those set an extra day. The flavors are much better.
As a good southern girl, I like grits. Hmm 🤔
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