23/05/2023
Anyone who knows me knows I am a massive advocate of overnight oats. Similar to many of you I don’t often have time for breakfast before the school run 🚌 but will throw a portion of overnight oats into my bag to ensure I can have them ready when I start work 💻.
⭐Quick and simple to prepare.
⭐Take with you as a packed breakfast.
⭐Kid🧒 friendly – try engaging them in selecting their toppings to make it a fun process. It is great to see a 5-year-old choosing pumpkin seeds as well as blueberries as toppings before devouring a bowl 🥣.
⭐Batch prepare– lasts up to 4 days in the fridge.
⭐Variety– experiment with different toppings.
⭐Slow-release complex carbohydrates such as oats keep you fuller for longer reducing blood sugar peaks and troughs.
⭐Overnight oats are fibre and protein-rich whilst containing a host of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants including beta-gluten, omega-3 (from chia seeds), vitamin E, folates, zinc, iron, selenium, copper, and manganese to name some.
⭐Healthy topping choices e.g., pumpkin seeds (high in protein, magnesium, antioxidants, zinc) further increase the health benefits.
⭐Vegan &/or Gluten-Free options - although oats should naturally be gluten-free if you need to ensure they are not contaminated switch to gluten-free varieties and exclude Greek yoghurt for a vegan/dairy-free choice.
💡TIP: OAT MILK & NUT BUTTER: Ensure you select good quality oat milk and nut butter without added oils and other nasties. My favourite go-to oat milk brand is PLENISH. There are plenty of great nut-butter brands available – WholeEarth and Meridian are both great options.
💡TIP: Keep your old glass jars for making your overnight oats. I tend to use larger ones so I have plenty for a few days. Glass storage containers are BPA and chemical free ensuring toxins don’t leach into your food.
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