Overnight Oats!
Mornings can be very hectic. Between getting ready for the day and getting yourself (and sometimes littles) out the door on time can be a scramble. Often making the time for a nutritious breakfast is just not in the cards. Over night oats are nice; you can make up a few jars and have them in the fridge ready to go. This makes them quick and easy to grab in the morning. You can pack them full of fibre, healthy fats, protein and complex carbohydrates. They will leave you satiated for the morning. They are very versatile and can be kid friendly. I like to include ground flax, hemp and chia seeds, nut or seed butter, and berries.
Oats; those who are celiac or gluten sensitive do need to be mindful some people will still react to gluten free oats. Those who can tolerate them; lucky you! These are a great complex carbohydrates and are high in protein. Protein helps you feel satiated and helps to balance blood sugar. Oats are a great source of fibre, iron, calcium and B vitamins.
Flax seeds are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids; which are important for brain and eye development along with supporting immune function. They are also an amazing source of fibre. Fibre is vital in keeping our intestinal system healthy. It will create bulk to help move waste through our colon for elimination. Fibre is very helpful for example for those with elevated cholesterol; it will bind excess cholesterol out of the body.
Nuts and seeds are an excellent source of healthy fats. Healthy fats are important to maintain optimal hormone levels and balance blood sugar levels.
Berries, are a great source of antioxidants and vitamin C; great support for the immune system.
I like to us a 500 ml mason jar to make individual servings. Mix in 1/3c oats, 1 tbsp of each ground flax, hemp and chia seeds.
Add in 1 tbsp of your favourite nut or seed butter. Add 1-1.5 c of your choice of milk. mix well.
Top with berries and raw pumpkin seeds.
If I am using frozen fruit I will add them right away and then refrigerate until I am ready to eat. However if I am using fresh fruit I will add the fruit right before eating.
Have fun adding different flavours you love!
Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/3 c Oats
- 1 tbsp of each ground flax seeds, hemp seeds and chia seeds
- 1 tbsp almond butter*
- 1-1.5 c of milk of your choice**
- 1/4 c berries
- 1tbsp raw pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Place oats and seeds into a 500ml mason jar; and mix
- Add almond butter
- Add milk and mix
- Cover and place in the fridge.
- Top with fruit and seed of your choosing when ready to eat
Notes:
*you may use whatever source of nut or seed butter of your choice
**milk can be your choice of dairy or non dairy milk of your choice
I often use froze fruit. I will mix the frozen fruit in when I am making the overnight oats rather than adding it in the morning.
