Soaked overnight in a jar this is a massive time saver in the morning. If you’re one of those people who find themselves rushing out the door each morning, this is the perfect grab and go breakfast.

DID YOU KNOW?

We all should be soaking our oats for at least 7 hours before eating them?

Whether or not you end up cooking them after, this is an important step in making the grain easily digestible and by getting the most out of it’s nutrients. Ever since people first started eating oats, they either soaked or fermented them first. And when oats were first packaged and sold in grocery stores, there were even soaking instructions on the box.

You never see that anymore.

This misguided practice of consuming large amounts of unprocessed bran generally improves colon transit time at first but may lead to adverse effects in the long run. Although the reasons are pretty full on when it comes to the science of our bodies ill try put it simply..

All grains contain phytic acid (this is an organic acid in which phosphorous is bound) in the outer layer of bran. Untreated phytic acid can combine with calcium, magnesium, copper, iron especially zinc in the intestinal track and block their absorption. By soaking our grains it allows the enzymes and other helpful organisms break down and neutralise this phytic acid.

As little as seven hours of soaking in warm acidulated water will neutralize a large portion of phytic acid in grains. The simple practice of soaking cracked or rolled cereal grains overnight will vastly improve their nutritional benefits.

Here’s a recipe for a quick and simple overnight oats bowl to get the best out of your Breakfast.

Chocolate Overnight Oats

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Recipe by www.peanut-head.comCourse: BreakfastCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Resting Time

hours

This fiber rich breakfast under 250 calories is perfect for that on the go babe who wants an easy grab n go breakfast that will be them fueled all morning long.

Ingredients

1/2 cup gluten free rolled oats
2 tbsp chia seeds
3/4 cup warm water
1 tbsp cacao powder
1/2 tsp vanilla essence

Directions

Place all ingredients in your favourite mason/jam jar
Mix well and refrigerate overnight.
The next morning top with your favorite toppings such as banana, berries, or cacao nibs and you’ve got yourself a quick and delicious breakfast to go.

Notes

Feel free to omit the cacao powder if you prefer your oats plain. Or add in optional extras like protein powder and collagen or really go to town with superfoods like turmeric, maca, mesquite, lucuma or açaí berry powder.
Make it extra creamy by subbing the warm water with a plant based milk.