Oat the powerhouse of our nation, offering a filling, fibrous kick to our day, great for breakfast or after a workout and proven to have a cholesterol lowering effect.
Sadly many people have turned to the instant powdered oats for convenience, along with all the other processed goods like white bread and pasta. Instant oats wreak havoc with your blood sugar and are not as nutritionally powerful as the whole, rolled or steel-cut varieties.
Whole oats offer a longer lasting release of energy and will keep you feeling fuller for longer. Sustained release of energy can be prolonged further avoiding large spikes in blood sugar levels by adding chia, flax seeds (healthy fats) or a protein to the mixture by slowing down the absorption of sugars produced when the oats are digested.
This recipe allows you to reap the benefits of eating oats on the go, no fuss or need to cook them either, if you prefer oats warm you can still pop them in the microwave to warm them through too.
Simply prepare them the night before so you can grab and go in the morning.
Get Set:
- 1/2 cup rolled or steel-cut oats
- 1/3 cup unsweetened plant milk (almond, rice, coconut, etc.)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp chia / flax seeds or 1 scoop of low carb protein powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Go:
- Combine all the above ingredients in a jar or portable container and mix well.
- Cover with a lid and pop it in the fridge overnight.
- In the morning, top with your favourite fruit, nuts, or seeds, and enjoy. You may also experiment with various seasonings and ingredients such as frozen berries, or almond butter, cacao or coffee powders.