RECIPE: Overnight Oats

Oats are a great staple ingredient to keep in your pantry! They are actually available in a variety of forms such as quick cooking oats, rolled oats, or steel cut oats for example. The difference is that they are processed differently; for example rolled oats are steamed, rolled, flattened and dried so that it can be more shelf stable, while steel cut oats are simply cut into a couple pieces and take much longer to cook.

This recipe calls for rolled oats but can be used with quick cooking oats if you have those on hand instead. Why are they considered to be extremely healthy? One of the main reasons is that they are high in beta-glucan, which is a soluble fiber, and research has shown that it helps digestion and fullness. Apart from this, they also contain phenolic compounds and phytoestrogens, which are antioxidants and in turn helps reduce inflammation that could lead to diseases like heart disease or diabetes.

We’ve created this recipe for you, so that next time you’re thinking about what to have for breakfast the next day, you can just whip this up the evening before. When you wake up, you can have a meal ready in minutes. These overnight oats will keep you full throughout the morning and fuel you for the rest of the day.

We hope you enjoy it!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/3 cup organic rolled oats

  • 1 tablespoon greek yogurt

  • 1/2 ripe or overripe banana

  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup

  • 1 cup KEBBÍO cashew milk

  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds

TOPPINGS: (optional but recommended)

  • 1/4-1/2 cup of fresh fruit of choice (mango, fresh berries, banana)

  • 1 tablespoon of nut butter of choice OR raw nuts

  • 2 tablespoons of granola

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix all the ingredients together until thoroughly combined. The mixture may look on the thin side but it will get thicker as it sits overnight.
2. Store in an airtight container (a jar could work too!) and leave in the refrigerator overnight. If you can't leave it overnight, make sure to store it for at least 4 hours before eating.
[If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a dash more of cashew milk]
3. Add your toppings of choice
4. Enjoy!

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Tanya Maithai