OVERNIGHT OAT BREAKFAST BIRCHER

I'm a bit late to the oat party as for a long time grains were something that didn't sit too well with me. However as my digestive system started to heal, I've been able to introduce a number of different foods back into my diet, grains being one of them!

With this in mind, I've gone a little oat crazy when experimenting with recipes and I've been including them in everything! It's fair to say I've gone a little oat-er the top (sorry).

Not-so-funny jokes aside, oats are a great addition to your diet. Here's just a few reasons why I include them in my diet daily;


- Oats are rich in antioxidants and avenanthramides, which can help reduce high blood pressure.
- They are full of vitamins and minerals including magnesium, copper, zinc and iron.
- They are packed with fibre, which increases the feeling of fullness and ultimately help with weight loss.
- They help regulate bowl movement, which promotes a healthy digestive tract.
- They can help lower and control blood sugar levels, which is particularly beneficial for people suffering with diabetes.

This is a great breakfast as it sets me up for the day and keeps me full until lunchtime, so I avoid those mid morning snacks!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup of dry gf oats
3 tbsp. flax seeds
1/2 cup of nut milk + a dash more to serve - I use Plenish cashew milk
1 tbsp. maple syrup / honey
2 tbsp. goji berries
4 strawberries
Small handful of blueberries

Method:

Add the oats, flax seeds, goji berries. maple syrup and 1/2 cup of nut milk into a jar or bowl and mix well. Place in the fridge overnight. 

In the morning, add a dash more nut milk to create a cereal texture. Chop the strawberries and sprinkle on top along with the blueberries.