Time-crunched in the mornings? Keep missing breakfast? Don’t resort to the local drive-thru! Crunch on this deliciousness instead!
If your household is anything like ours, mornings are rough. Either we’re not that hungry upon waking so we don’t think about making something before leaving the house, or we completely forget to eat breakfast as we’re rushing out the door!
Enter: OVERNIGHT MUESLI
With this simple, basic healthy recipe in your back pocket, you’ll never have to go hungry for breakfast again! Once you’ve got the Base Recipe down, there’s an infinite amount of tasty additions to make it interesting. And the best part is if you make it in a portable container, you can just grab & take it with you!
BASE RECIPE:
- ½ Cup of Steel-Cut Oats
- 1 Cup Almond Milk
- Pinch of Sea Salt
- Soak Overnight 8-10 hours
That’s it! It’s quick, it’s simple, it’s easy-peezy to remember!
Now to add the Goodies & make it Muesli!
Here are some ideas for you:
- A Spotty, Mashable Banana
- Berries! - Blueberries, Strawberries, Raspberries, Goji Berries
- Raw, Crunchy Nuts like Almonds, Walnuts, Cashews
- Nut or Seed Butters- Peanut, Almond, Cashew, Tahini
- Seeds- Chia, Pumpkin, Flax, Hemp, Sesame, Sunflower, Poppy
- Drop of doTerra Cinnamon, Ginger, or Cardamom! Yummo!
- Grated Dark Chocolate or Cocoa Powder
- Coconut Flakes or Shreds
- Chopped Apples or Pears
- Sunny Citrus Segments
- Drizzle of Local Honey
Seriously, this list could go on & on. Possibilities are endless. Just add whatever’s calling your name that day! Even the Kiddos have fun choosing their toppings for the day!
Side Notes:
If you add in raw nuts or seeds, allowing them to soak overnight with the oats will activate enzymes that aid in their digestion & nutrient absorption. You can also safely add any dried or frozen fruits, honey or CPTG Essential Oils in with the oats the night before too. Most other ingredients though, like fresh fruits or coconut, have a tendency to get soggy overnight, so add these to the oats in the morning.
Bonus:
Up the Convenience factor by making several containers in advance! The oats will stay good in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. I like to make batches of the Base Recipe in small mason jars to have available for the week & then we add our fun flavorings on the fly. And although Oats are regarded as breakfast food, try them for lunch instead or after a workout! Being a complex carbohydrate, they are filling & satisfying.
Why Steel-Cut Oats?
Although Rolled Oats {or Old-fashioned Oats} are the most common, Steel-Cut Oats {also known as Pinhead or Irish Oats} are the cleanest, least processed, & most nutrient dense form of oats. They have fewer calories than the rolled version. They’re loaded with more soluble fiber than rolled, which supports a healthy digestive tract, helps lower cholesterol & can improve proper immune function. What's more is Steel-Cut Oats are lower on the Glycemic Index than rolled, so they can help you to manage your blood sugar & stave off hunger pangs. They are also rich in iron & B Vitamins, which enhances energy levels.
Didn’t know a morning cup of steel-cut oats could do all that did you? 😉
One Last Thing: Steel-Cut Oats have a firm texture & nutty taste. If you do plan on cooking your oats instead of soaking them overnight, they will take considerably longer to cook in comparison to rolled oats. However, the nutrition content & added health benefits of Steel-Cut Oats make them well worth the extra time.
Want to check out our favorite steel-cut oats? Click the Pic!