Breakfast is tough. In a society where instant is everything, how can we make our breakfasts fast and healthy?
Here, I give you the recipe for the perfect breakfast fast food: Raspberry Coconut Overnight Oats. I love this dish. It's perfect for anyone busy — or just anyone. (It's also kid-friendly.)
The oats are grounding and satisfying. The chia seeds are a super fibre addition that provides lovely, important fats and extra protein (and gives the oats a delightful, pudding-like texture). The addition of cinnamon, as well as the fat from the coconut milk, helps keep blood sugar balanced. Including probiotic powder gives your gut health a boost, which is important for keeping your immune system strong. And my favourite part: no additional sugar. The sweetness from the banana is more than enough.
I make my overnight oats with cultured milk instead of regular. The acid in the yogurt (or coconut yogurt) helps break down phytic acid and increase digestibility in a massive way. This is also why I leave the recipe on the counter overnight. If you’re nervous about doing this with dairy (don’t be) then throw it in the fridge, but eating it at room temperature is nice in the cooler months.
Breakfast & Brunch
Raspberry Overnight Oats
Print
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup gluten-free oats
- 1-2 tsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 probiotic capsule, opened up (optional)
- 1/2 banana, mashed up
- 1/2 cup coconut milk, plus more for thinning in morning
- 1/2 cup raw, sheep's (or unsweetened coconut) yogurt
- 1/2 cup fresh fall raspberries (or frozen and thawed)
- 2 Tbsp coconut, toasted
Instructions
- Mix oats, chia seeds, cinnamon and probiotic together. Add coconut milk and yogurt and mix well. Mix in mashed banana. Fold in raspberries. Top with toasted coconut.
- Cover and place on counter overnight for a delightful, ready-to-go breakfast. If you aren’t going to eat first thing, pop it in the fridge until you are ready. Thin with extra milk if you like.
I love this particular combination of raspberry and coconut. One adds a tart and fresh flavour, the other sweet and creamy. These emphasize that nourishing food can also taste awesome, but if you're a follower of Joy's, you probably already knew that!
Can we subsitute almond milk for coconut milk?
ReplyAbsolutely! Kate - Joyous Health Team
Just tried this - it's so delicious! Grateful for an easy, nutritious and different breakfast option. I mixed and stored it in a mason jar so hardly any cleanup! Grab and go! :)
ReplyOoooh, I love this, and I just happen to have some homemade coconut milk on hand and some toasted coconut leftover from a coconut cake I made the other day. In fact, I like this recipe so much, I featured as the Recipe of the Day on my foodie Facebook page today.
ReplyAw, thanks for sharing! Kate - Joyous Health Team
I love raspberries :-) <3 delicious dessert :-)))
ReplySo do we! They've got the most fibre of any berry! Kate - Joyous Health Team
Are the oats Quick Oats? that take 5 mins to cook according to the instructions, or are they Old Fashioned Oats that take 20 minutes to cook according to the instructions? I typically buy Old Fashioned Oats, but thought I should just double check if I can use those for this no cook recipe, or if I should get a bag of Quick Oats. Tks Catherine
ReplyThey're the old-fashioned type. Kate - Joyous Health Team
Wow - this is just what I need. I've been looking for a new healthy, grab and go breakfast. Will get some coconut milk and try it this week. Thanks!
ReplyYou're very welcome! Kate - Joyous Health Team
And THIS! Too delicious for words. It's impossible that this sweet and filling concoction is even a breakfast! So easy! So tasty! Thank you for sharing! We have made it all week and are alternating with the gluten/ egg/ dairy free pancakes. Breakfast is fun again x
ReplyGlad we could bring some more fun to your mornings, Karli! Kate - Joyous Health Team
I make this all the time and it is delicious and filling!
ReplyHappy to hear you enjoy it! Kate - Joyous Health Team
Hi, Just asking how many serves it makes?! Plus sounds Yum!
ReplyHey Rachel, This will make one serving :) Rachel - Joyous Health Team
Thank you for this great post !! Question -/ phytic acid —how is it removed when using coconut milk or almond milk as a soaking liquid ? Wondering :) thank you
ReplyHey Georgetta, Essentially the act of soaking them is going to help remove the phytic acid so it doesn't matter whether you're using almond or coconut milk or water. Rachel - Joyous Health Team
What type of coconut milk is suggested? Fridge section (I.e. silk) or canned?
ReplyBoth will work, enjoy!