Longevity-Forward Overnight Oats (Frisbee Practice Fuel)

Davis Whitehead

These overnight oats are a clean, high-fiber, high-protein breakfast you can prep in minutes and eat cold before practice. Rolled oats soften overnight in a chia-yogurt base for a creamy, chewy texture, while berries, walnuts, and flax add antioxidants and omega-3 fats. It’s lightly sweet, not heavy, and steady-energy focused—great for busy mornings and training days. Make a batch of jars for the week and tweak toppings based on what you have.

  • breakfast
  • meal prep
  • high fiber
  • high protein
  • gluten-free option
8 hr 5 min total · 5 min prep · 8 hr rest
Makes 1 serving (easily doubles/triples)
520 kcal · 30g protein · 55g carbs · 22g fat total
Jar or lidded container · Spoon or small whisk

Ingredients

  • Base (1 serving)
  • Mix-ins & toppings (choose your lane)
  • To serve (optional)

Instructions

Mix (night before)

1

In a jar or lidded container, add rolled oats (60 g/1/2 cup), chia seeds (15 g/1 tbsp), ground flaxseed (7 g/1 tbsp), salt (1 g/1/4 tsp), and cinnamon (2 g/1 tsp). Stir to distribute the chia and flax.

2

Add Greek yogurt (120 g/1/2 cup), soy milk (180 g/3/4 cup), and honey or maple syrup (5 g/1 tsp, optional). Stir very well, scraping the sides and bottom, until no dry pockets remain.

3

Fold in berries (80 g/1/2 cup) or keep them on top if using frozen (they’ll thaw and juice the oats).

4

Cover and refrigerate 8–12 hours. By morning it should be thick and spoonable; oats will look plump and the mixture will smell lightly sweet and cinnamon-y.

Adjust & eat (morning of)

5

Stir. If it’s too thick, loosen with 15–45 g (1–3 tbsp) more soy milk until creamy.

6

Top with walnuts (15 g/2 tbsp) and pumpkin seeds (10 g/1 tbsp, optional).

7

For more training-day carbs, add banana (120 g/1 medium) or diced apple (120 g/1 small). For extra staying power, add nut butter (10–15 g/2–3 tsp).

Tip: If you’re eating within 60–90 minutes of practice, keep toppings lighter (berries + banana). If you’ve got 2–3 hours, add the nuts/seeds/nut butter for slower energy.

Notes

Gluten-free: use certified gluten-free oats. Vegan: use plant-based yogurt (soy/coconut) and maple syrup; keep soy milk. Texture: for thicker oats, reduce milk to 150 g; for looser, increase to 210 g. Storage: keeps 3–4 days refrigerated; add banana day-of to avoid browning. Longevity-forward swaps: use 1/2 tsp ground turmeric + pinch black pepper for a warm-spice version; or add 5 g cocoa powder for polyphenols (it will taste more ‘chocolatey’).

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