Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are a simple, gut friendly dish that you (as the name suggests) prepare the night before, and enjoy for breakfast or as a snack the following day.
This dish is an easy way to pack a nutrient punch! The oats in particular are are rich source of beta-glucans which is a type of fibre which is responsible for lowering cholesterol, stabilises blood sugar and feeds the beneficial bacteria in your gut. I also add chia seeds which are high in omega-3, full of antioxidants and also a great source of fibre; look all this info is great, but when I’m making these sorts of things I am not listing off these nutrients I’m think about how future Katie is going to thank past Katie for prepping this delicious, filling snack.
What you’ll need:
1 cup of oats
3 tbsp chia seeds
3 tbsp linseed/flaxseed
1 tsp cinnamon
1tsp honey
Half tsp vanilla powder
1 grated apple
500mL of milk of choice - I like coconut milk.
Fruit and nuts to serve
What to do:
Mix all dry ingredients in a large glass container
Add grated apple
Cover in milk with about 1cm above ingredients as the chia will soak up liquids.
Mix ingredients together.
Cover and leave in fridge overnight
I serve with a tbsp of nut butter, berries, hemp seeds and pistachios.
Why not try:
Add collagen or gelatin powder to the mix.
Include other grated vegetables like carrot or beetroot.
Sprinkle cacao
Try stewed rhubarb on top