Quick, tasty, and healthy: the holy trinity of any great meal. And today, we’re talking about a breakfast that ticks all three of those boxes — berry overnight oats made with Kefir. Whether you’re trying to add a punch of fibre to your breakfast or you need something that can be eaten on the go while getting kids ready in the morning, there are so many reasons to introduce berry overnight oats to your morning routine.
Today, we’re discussing the health benefits of berry overnight oats and how our Biotiful Kefir products are the ultimate gut-friendly hack to start your day right. Biotiful Kefir is stocked in supermarkets all across the UK, so you can simply swap your usual yogurt with Kefir to make your gut health a priority.
Health benefits of overnight oats
Gut friendly
Oats are great for our guts thanks to being rich in fibre and providing slow-releasing energy. They feed the beneficial bacteria in the gut and are rich in essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Oats can also help to manage blood sugar levels, avoiding spikes and dips to provide consistent energy throughout the morning.
Low calorie
Berry overnight oats are a great low fat, low calorie breakfast option for those looking to lose weight. 30g of fresh or frozen berries contains as few as 10 calories, while half a cup of rolled oats contains around 150 calories. You can also customise your overnight oats with low calorie extras, such as a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of cinnamon. The fibre from the oats also helps you feel fuller for longer, preventing overeating in the morning.
High protein
Depending on the milk you use, berry overnight oats can also be high in protein. For those following a high protein diet, you can also add extra ingredients such as protein powder, peanut butter or nuts. Berry overnight oats are also the perfect breakfast to combine with our Biotiful Kefir products to create Kefir berry overnight oats. Follow the recipe below using Biotiful original kefir yogurt or a flavoured option from our range for a healthy, high protein breakfast.
Kefir berry overnight oats
Ingredients
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25g of rolled oats
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100g of Kefir yogurt if you prefer a thicker consistency or 100ml Kefir drink for slightly thinner (we have plenty of flavours to choose from)
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1 teaspoon chia seeds
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1 teaspoon flax seeds
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Fresh or frozen berries
The above measurements are for one serving of berry overnight oats.
Recipe
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Start by adding your oats to a jar or container
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Add your Kefir yogurt or drink and mix well
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Add fresh or frozen berries and stir together
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Store in the fridge overnight
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Serve with your choice of toppings
Customise your berry overnight oats
The beauty of berry overnight oats is that they can be customised to suit your taste buds and dietary requirements. Before eating your berry overnight oats, make sure to add some delicious, healthy toppings, such as:
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Dark chocolate shavings
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Almonds, walnuts or pecans
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Peanut butter
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Drizzle of melted dark chocolate
Final thoughts
Whether it’s the customisability of berry overnight oats or the gut friendliness, there are so many reasons to introduce overnight oats to your morning. If you do like the sound of Kefir in the morning, head to our recipe section for more inspiration, including overnight oats made with Biotiful Kefir vanilla, berry and pistachio smoothie bowl with strawberry Kefir yogurt, and healthy vanilla pancakes with caramelised apple!