The Benefits of Oats
- Oats are packed with fiber, magnesium, and potassium.
- Oats aid in weight loss, increased digestion, and keep you feeling full longer.
- Soaking your oats ahead of time helps to break down the starches and phytic acid, which interferes with your digestive enzymes, and, once they are cooled, turns it into resistant starches, making it easier for your body to digest.
- Overnight oats also happen to be a very convenient breakfast item for those on the go - now you have no excuse not to try them out!
- If you use steel cut oats, you may need to increase the amount of liquid as these typically cook for longer, since they are less processed - but be prepared for a more chewy, toothsome texture.
- You can easily substitute a gluten free oat in any of these recipes if you have intolerance, and swap in any of your preferred nut or soya milks.
1. Banana Overnight Oats with Crunchy Sunrise Topping
If a porridge-y texture isn't your thing, then you must try this overnight oats recipe. The cereal and walnuts add a satisfying crunch, while the bananas and touch of honey add some sweetness to your morning.- 2 cups oats
- 2 cups almond milk
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 bananas, mashed
- 1 cup Nature’s Path Sunrise Crunchy Vanilla
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
2. Vanilla Chia Overnight Oats
This is a great basic recipe to have in your repertoire. Yogurt adds a nice creaminess, while the chia seeds make it a little more substantial.- ½ cup oats
- ½ cup almond milk, soya milk or rice milk
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Small handful of blueberries or other berry to garnish
3. Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Everyone’s favorite flavor combination! This will satisfy even the pickiest of oatmeal non-believers.- 1/2 cup oats
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- ½ banana, mashed
- 1 tsp honey
- Chopped toasted peanuts or banana to garnish
4. Mixed Muesli
Bircher Muesli was the original overnight oats. A delicious combination of grated fruit, nuts, and seeds adds great texture. Here is a variation on the traditional recipe.- ½ cup oats
- 1 cup rice milk
- ½ apple or pear, grated
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- ½ tbsp. sunflower seeds
- Pomegranate seeds and toasted almonds to garnish
5. Coconut Peach Bliss Overnight Oats
This tropical coconut breakfast parfait is a refreshing way to start the day!- ½ cup oats
- 1cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp yogurt
- ¼ cup toasted coconut flakes, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 peach, roughly chopped to garnish
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