We espresso. There’s a latte love with these Brown Sugar Espresso Overnight Oats. You can’t sleep on a breakfast that mixes creamy Lifeway Farmer Cheese and hearty oats with rich espresso and sweet brown sugar. You’ll be thinking about this recipe every night, because it starts your morning with a coffee kick from a shot of espresso and a probiotic punch from Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese. It’s topped with a smooth blend of whipped cream and kefir for a little more indulgence and a lot more probiotics.
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You Need to Know
With increasing research linking the correlation between probiotics, gut health, and immunity, it’s no secret that the integrity of our gut is vital to our health. Although additional factors such as stress, antibiotic usage, and individual health conditions can contribute to the condition of our gut, a focus on healthy food choices is one of the easiest ways to support the microbiome.
Several studies have shown a strong association between the gut-brain-microbiota. Probiotics introduced to the gut have been found to support immunity, improve allergies, and improve digestion.
Studies have shown that reduced diversity of healthy gut bacteria during early years is associated with an increase in food allergies during school-age years. In addition, kefir made from whole milk helps absorb key nutrients such as Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin K is important because it helps your bones absorb calcium. It’s important to know that kefir contains a special trio: vitamin D, K, and calcium – all three crucial elements to support bone health.
Prep Time: 2-5 mins Servings: 1-2Ingredients
- For Overnight Oats:
- 1 cups gluten free rolled oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- shot of expresso
- 1/4 cup farmer cheese Farmer Cheese
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup Organic Plain Whole Milk Kefir
- For topping:
- 1 cup Organic Plain Whole Milk Kefir
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (1 tsp additional for topping)
- coffee beans for topping
Directions
- In a bowl, mix together rolled oats, chia seeds, expresso, Lifeway Farmer Cheese, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and Vanilla Lifeway kefir. Pour into jar for overnight refrigeration.
- When ready to eat, in a food processor, blend together Vanilla Lifeway Kefir, heavy whipping cream, and brown sugar until blended and creamy.
- Top the overnight oats with the whipped topping, sprinkle brown sugar and coffee beans. Enjoy!
