A big part of eating healthy is planning ahead and overnight oats, also known as Bircher Muesli is the perfect recipe if you’re looking for a healthy, satiating breakfast or snack and ideal as an on-the-go choice in a jar. This recipe packs a lot in, so not only do you make sure you’ve got great nutrients, but it’s also going to keep you going. This is such a versatile recipe; no rules here – anything goes!! For a tasty tropical vibe, use dairy free coconut water with a coconut milk/yoghurt. Here’s my version….
Making Overnight Oats is very easy…You’ll need
- 1 cup wholegrain oats
- 1 cup milk, any e.g. cow’s, almond, coconut, oat or nut milk
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp Greek Yoghurt
- 2 tbsp Chia seeds
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp flaked almonds
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 apple, grated
For a tropical-vibe alternative, try this Bircher Muesli…
- 1 cup wholegrain oats
- 1 cup coconut water
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup coconut milk or 2 tablespoons coconut yoghurt (optional)
- 2 tbsp Chia seeds
- 2 tbsp shredded/desiccated coconut
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 apple, grated
Simply….
Simply combine all the ingredients in a large bowl
Refrigerate for at least 30mins but ideally overnight to allow the ingredient to soften and absorb the liquid. Just before serving, add more liquid as desired for thick but soft consistency.
Serve in a bowl or lidded jar for a portable option
Garnish with chopped fresh fruit, fresh or frozen berries, nuts, seeds or toasted coconut – your choice!
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READY TO PRINT RECIPE:
High Protein Overnight Oats
Ingredients
Making Overnight Oats is very easy…You’ll need
- 1 cup wholegrain oats
- 1 cup milk any e.g. cow’s, almond, oat or nut milk
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Greek Yoghurt
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons flaked almonds
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 1 apple grated
Instructions
- Simply combine all the ingredients in a large bowl
- Refrigerate for at least 30mins but ideally overnight to allow the ingredient to soften and absorb the liquid
- Serve in a bowl or lidded jar for a portable option
- Garnish with chopped fresh fruit, fresh or frozen berries, nuts, seeds or toasted coconut – your choice!
Looking for more snack ideas? Head over to this blog post to for inspiration:
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