Izzy’s Overnight Almond Oats

I really do get it – it’s hard to make time on a school morning to prepare a nutritious breakfast. My teenage daughter Izzy and I teamed up to produce this blog, after she developed this yummy recipe. Izzy doing the creative part – great instagram photos and actual recipe development, and me doing the nutrient analysis with my dietetic book “The RSC Composition of Foods“. Overnight Almond Oats are vegan, milk free, wheat free and positively bursting with health giving nutrition.

It all started when we both decided to move away from cow’s milk for 2020. We’re experimenting at the moment, trying various milk alternatives: oat, almond and soya are our favourites. We haven’t yet tried the many different yoghurts like oat and coconut, but soya based yogurt with toasted almond tastes really great. So, look out for more delicious and nutritious recipes! If you are developing your own recipe ideas and selecting more vegan and milk/wheat free choices, don’t forget about calcium. It an absolute must! Read the label of the milk or yoghurt you are buying, and if it doesn’t have calcium, then find one that does. You bones will thanks you when you get to my age! Or quite a bit before!!

Method

• Place all the ingredients into the cup, to create the layers of colour and yumminess, seal and refrigerate overnight.
• Enjoy in the morning with no fuss, no rush and fantastic, fresh, energising nutrition for the whole morning.

Nutrition Notes

• Dairy free, wheat free, vegan
• Low in sugars, high in plant-based fats but moderate in overall calories
• Keeps blood sugar levels steady with energy release from digesting complex carbohydrates in the oats and nuts, providing energy and focus throughout the morning
• 33% daily needs for calcium, essential for bone strength and muscle function
• 60% daily needs for magnesium, essential for energy metabolism and nervous system
• Protein, potassium, vitamin C, and the B vitamin Folic Acid for getting your brain in gear
• Last but not least, a good source of soluble and structural fibre @ 7.6g to keep your gut microbiome bugs happy and digestive system fighting fit