Tart and tangy, sweet and silky, crunchy, and creamy, these Kefir Lemon Poppy Seed Overnight Oats have it all! Lemon is one of the most quintessential flavors of spring and it’s one of our favorite flavors here at Lifeway. We prepped up some easy overnight oats with lemon zest, lemon juice, poppy seeds for crunch and flavor, chia seeds, and rolled oats, then mixed all these ingredients with Plain Lifeway Kefir. Our plain kefir is one of our most beloved products and is made with our signature probiotic cultures for optimal gut health benefits. Plus, Lifeway Kefir is packed with protein to keep you full and sated longer with no added sugar making it the perfect base for overnight oats like this recipe.
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. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is also a great source of all these nutrients, just in a different format for all the cheese lovers out there.
Prep Time: 5 mins Servings: 1-2Ingredients
- 1 cup Lowfat Plain Kefir
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (use gluten-free if desired)
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. lemon zest
- 1 tsp. poppy seeds
- 1 tbsp. pure maple syrup
- Toppings: fresh strawberry slices, additional lemon juice, shredded coconut, etc.
Directions
- In one or two mason jars or glasses, add the Lifeway Kefir, oats, chia seeds, lemon juice, lemon zest, poppy seeds, and maple syrup. Stir together until everything is combined and let the overnight oats set in the fridge overnight to set (or at least 6 hours).
- The next morning or 6 hours later, add fresh strawberry slices on top and a squeeze of lemon if desired. Add more syrup or another sweetener if you want it sweeter, and add any other toppings you prefer (shredded coconut, hemp seeds, sliced almonds, etc.). Enjoy!
- For a richer flavor with all the same benefits, try our Whole Milk Plain Kefir instead of our Lowfat Plain Kefir.
