July 24, 2024
Breakfast, Food, Nutrition

Creamy Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

This Creamy Peanut Butter Overnight Oats dish is a delightful and nutritious way to start your day. Peanut butter is packed with protein and healthy fats, providing sustained energy and promoting satiety. It’s also rich in vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin E, magnesium, and potassium, which support heart health and muscle function.

Oats are a fantastic source of soluble fibre, particularly beta-glucan, which has been shown to help lower cholesterol levels and improve blood sugar control. Fibre is essential for a healthy gut microbiome, which is also key for our immune system.

By preparing these oats overnight, the flavours absorb and create a creamy, satisfying texture. Adding a variety of toppings like fresh fruits, nuts and seeds can further enhance the nutritional profile, providing an array of vitamins, minerals and additional fibre.

With oats, flax seeds, almonds and fruit, this is a simple way to pack plenty of fibre and plant-point goodness into your morning. If you’re looking for more inspiration for tasty, nourishing breakfasts that support your gut health, my A Week of Gut-Healthy Breakfasts is packed with easy recipes to kickstart your day with essential nutrients and long-lasting energy!

P.S. Let me know if you make this by tagging me in a photo on Instagram @elibrechernutrition – I LOVE seeing all your recreations! 📷

Creamy Peanut Butter Overnight Oats Recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup rolled oats
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 tbsp natural peanut butter (or almond butter or tahini)
4 tbsp ground almonds
2 tbsp ground flax seeds
1 tbsp vanilla protein powder or 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Optional toppings

1 banana, sliced
Handful of fresh or frozen blueberries or stewed apples

Method

Add ground almonds, flax seeds and protein powder or vanilla extract into a large mason jar or bowl with a lid. Add a splash of water to combine.
Add oats, pour over milk and stir until combined, then mix in the peanut butter.
Cover with a lid and place in the fridge overnight.
The next morning, add desired toppings and enjoy.

P.S. Let me know if you make this by tagging me in a photo on Instagram @elibrechernutrition – I LOVE seeing all your recreations! 📷