If you’re not a fan of oatmeal or porridge but have heard about benefits of oats, here’s a new option with no cooking involved!
Overnight oats……as the name suggests are made the night before. Choose good quality whole oats if you can. Nutritionally there’s not much difference to the chopped up fine oats, just that they haven’t been overly processed.
Oats are rich in fibre and protein and contain a number of valuable vitamins and minerals. Part of their soluble fibre has been shown to lower cholesterol so they are helpful for heart health. Oats are also helpful for weight loss and gut health, in the sense that they move through the digestive tract slowly, keeping you fuller for longer.
Soak your oats in milk – my choice is almond, oat or spelt milk. Add some sweetness to taste – maple syrup, honey or stevia. In a separate bowl soak some almonds and sunflower seeds.
Now when you soak grains or nuts what you are doing is making them easier to digest but it also releases their full nutritional value and allows your body to absorb it quicker and easier. Plus not cooking your oats means there’s no heat killing off the nutrition.
In the morning top your overnight oats with berries or fresh fruit. Add your soaked nuts and seeds. And get creative with your toppings! Make them sweet or savoury, nutty or fruity. There are so many options. And then dig in Tweakleters! Who knew oats could taste this good!
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