Breakfast has always been my favourite meal of the day. Maybe it’s because I’ve been forced to fast for eight hours while sleeping, maybe it’s because I like to do my yoga practice first thing and so by the time I’m finished I’m FAMISHED. Whatever the reason, I love sitting down and savouring my breakfast and I’m always a little sad when I’ve gobbled it all up!
Lately, I have entered the world of Overnight Oats and they have taken breakie to a whole new level! Packed with protein, fibre and juicy fruit, they are the perfect way to start the day and they keep me full up til lunch! The best thing? There are so many ways you can make them….different toppings, different fruits, different spices and all utterly delicious! I have written down some of my favourite combos but try and discover what works best for you.
*Please Note: The measurements are in US cups but feel free to measure in UK cups instead (they are a little bigger). I use a retro measuring cup that has both UK and US measurements and it’s so handy! Click here to buy your own.
Overnight Oats Recipe (Just a guide, feel free to play around!)
The Seed Mix:
- 5 TBL flaxseed
- 5 TBL chia seeds
- 4-5 TBL hemp seeds
- 2-3 TBL pumpkin seeds
- 2-3 TBL sunflower seeds
- 2 TBL cacao nibs
Method:
Take all of the above and mix it around in a Tupperware container. This seed mix will last for ages and you can also use it on top of fruit salad or in soups etc!
Overnight Oats: (Serves 1)
- 1 TBL of seed mix (see above)
- ¼ US cup quick cook oats (I use wholemeal)
- ¼ US cup jumbo oats
- ½ US cup unsweetened soy milk (or any other plant-based milk of your choosing)
- 1 TBL maple syrup or agave syrup
- ½-1 TBL cacao powder (optional)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 2 prunes sliced
- Fresh fruit such as berries, banana, mango, peaches, grated apple etc.
Additional Toppings: desiccated coconut, nuts, dates, cranberries, raisins. Mixed spice, peanut butter
Method:
- Take a US measuring cup and put the seed mix in the bottom.
- Fill up to ¼ cup mark with the quick cook oats
- Fill up to ½ cup mark with the jumbo oats
- Pour the mix into a mason jar or bowl
- Measure the milk and pour into the oats along with the maple syrup
- Add the cacao powder if using
- Give everything a really good stir, pop the lid on and place in the fridge overnight.
- In the morning add the cinnamon (if using) and as much fruit and other toppings as you like!
Ideas:
I love using raspberries, strawberries or banana with the cacao powder as the flavours complement each other. Peanut butter would also taste incredible!
If you don’t want to use cacao powder, grated apple or stone fruits go well with lots of cinnamon on top. Dates or cranberries would taste good too!
For a tropical flavour leave out the cacao and add mango/banana and desiccated coconut.
This recipe should be played around with. If you like it a little sweeter then add more maple syrup! If you like nuts, add nuts! If you don’t want to mix the two kinds of oats just use either jumbo or quick oats, it really doesn’t matter! I like adding the seed mix because it adds omega 3’s, added fibre and protein but equally you could leave it out!
HAVE FUN!
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