Overnight Oats and Chia Porridge

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This porridge gives you almost 15g fibre, half your daily requirements; making this creamy no-cook overnight chia seeds and oat porridge great a healthy start to your day.

Oats are a great source of beta-glucans, which are known to decrease blood cholesterol and reduce the rise in blood glucose and therefore the insulin response after a meal.

Both oats and chia seeds are brilliant sources of dietary fibre, in fact, oats and chia seeds also both have a good balance of healthy fats, good quality protein and energy giving carbohydrates.

Both oats and chia seeds will keep you fuller longer, making this porridge ideal breakfast food.

Vegan, Gluten Free
porridge with oats and chia seeds

Cuisine     British

Time < 15 mins

Skill Level Newbie

Serves       1

Oats and Chia Seeds Porridge Ingredients

1 cup (100g) organic jumbo oat flakes
1 Tbsp (10g) organic chia seeds
1 1/2 cup (375ml) coconut milk
To Serve:
1 organic banana

Method

  • Put the oats, chia seeds and almond milk in a bowl, stir to combine. Cover and allow to soak overnight in the fridge.
  • In the morning, or when ready to eat, stir the porridge. Add a little water if needed to get your preferred consistency.
  •  Add toppings of your choice (fresh fruits such as banana and blueberries, dried fruits such as goji berries, seeds such as shelled hemp seeds, etc) and serve.
  • You may also choose to multiply the recipe, as the soaked oats and chia will safely keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
porridge with oats and chia seeds

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