Simplify your breakfast menu by making overnight oats in many different ways. The recipe can be altered based on your taste, available fruits and super foods in your pantry. Chandni Bhansali shared with us different variations, discussed health benefits and why its important to incorporate oats to your diet with Gossip About Food.
INGREDIENTS
4 tbsp oats (avoid instant oats)
1/4 cup milk (almond milk, oats milk, or any non-dairy)
2 tbsp chai and flax seeds powder (grounded or whole)
1 tbsp hemp seeds
1 tbsp cocoa powder (optional)
1 tbsp maple syrup (honey, agave or any other sweetener)
1/2 cup of mixed fruits (mango, berries)
1 tbsp walnuts
1 tbsp cacao nibs
DIRECTIONS
Step 1
Add the desired amount of milk, oats, chia and flax seeds, and walnuts to a bowl and give a good stir. Refrigerate over night or at least for 5-6 hours.
Step 2
In the morning, add additional milk if you find the oats dry and stir it gently for desired consistency. Top with hemp seeds, cacao nips, berries and mango or serve with any fruits and nuts available at home.
Possible Toppings (Optional)
- Seasonal fruits and berries
- Super foods – hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, cacao nibs, bee pollen, goji berries, jams, nut butters, shaved coconut, cocoa powder, maca powder, and cinnamon powder.