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The #1 High-Protein Addition to Your Overnight Oats
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Key Points:
- The author prefers overnight oats for breakfast due to their versatility and ability to provide sustained nourishment, often enhancing them with creamy ricotta cheese for added protein.
- Initially relying on cereal and milk, the author experienced quick hunger and low satisfaction until learning about the importance of protein and variety in breakfast during nutrition studies.
- Ricotta cheese is favored over other protein options like Greek yogurt or cottage cheese for its mild, slightly sweet flavor that complements oats, as well as its nutritional benefits, including 10 grams of protein and significant calcium and vitamin B12 content per half-cup serving.
- To incorporate ricotta into overnight oats, the author suggests starting with a small amount, choosing between whole-milk or part-skim ricotta based on
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