Have you noticed how everyone seems to be having overnight oats for breakfast these days? They are HUGE in the vegan/raw community, and I had to try it for myself.
It is so simple to prepare, and I think that the reason the dish is so popular is the convenience of the whole shebang. You just prep your ingredients the night before, let them soak in what ever liquid it that your prefer, and when you wake up, they are ready to eat!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup oats
- 1 Tbls chia seeds
- 2 cups almond milk (this is where you can have some fun, and substitute what ever you like - coconut milk, regular milk, champagne... just kidding on that one)
- pinch of salt
- whichever fruit you prefer, I used a handful of blueberries, and two sliced strawberries
- a smattering of coconut flakes
- a drizzle of almonds
- tsp of vanilla essence
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp chopped dates
METHOD
Mix all your dry ingredients in a seal-able container. I put some of my fruit (the blueberries) to soak overnight, but leave the strawberries til the morning. Then, pour in your almond milk, honey and vanilla essence
Leave to soak overnight. In the morning you can dress your dish with what ever you like. I used shaved coconut, more almonds and chopped strawberries. SOOO DERICIOUS!
SO!! Why eat Overnight Oats?
- If soaked in a non-dairy liquid, they are easier for your tummy to digest than most other breakfasts. This is important as you are literally breaking the fast with your brekkie'. By soaking the oats over night, you are also breaking down all the starches, resulting in this east to digest meal.
- It is probably the quickest, easiest healthiest breakfast out there. Chuck some oats and things in a jar and SayΕnara until tomorrow!
- They are higher in resistant starch. This is important because they lower your blood sugar, keep you fuller for longer and can even reduce your appetite.
Most foods we eat feed only 10% of our cells, ferment-able fibers and resistant starches feed the other 90% - HOW COOL IS THAT!
Points of Caution
- Portion sizing. Be careful with your portions, as oats are a carbohydrate. The recommended serving is 40 grams per serving
- Keep your toppings healthy. I have seen all types of yummy looking toppings, including chocolate, peanut butter and granola.
- Watch the sugar. Unsweetened almond milk can be a little bland for some, but try to only use maple syrup, agave or honey. AND A LITTLE at a time. I find a bit of fruit does the job quite nicely
- Try to keep it dairy free. Regular milk and yoghurt add unnecessary extra fats, that are not always easy to digest
Let me know if have made Overnight Oats, what your results have been, and what your favourite combinations are. I am trying different recipes out every day, and loving it!
authored by yours truly, 
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