Overnight Caramel Gingerbread Oats

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• ¼ pear , chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon , divided
• 6 ounces caramel-flavored protein shake , such as Premier Protein®
• 0.5 cups rolled oats
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a small pan over medium heat. Saute pear, walnuts, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon until pear softens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

2. 2

   Combine protein drink and oats in a small Mason jar. Mix in cooled pear and walnuts. Seal and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

3. 3

   Add pumpkin spice, ginger, and remaining cinnamon to the oats the following morning. Stir to combine.