This delicious, naturally sweet Pineapple Orange Overnight Oats is our new favorite breakfast recipe and a must-try for fall. With a beautiful color that’s just perfect for the season, it’s even a sneaky source of probiotics thanks to smooth and creamy Lifeway Kefir. This overnight oats recipe provides vitamin C, potassium, and fiber found in pineapples and oranges.
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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-fat milk helps absorb key nutrients such as Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin K is important because it helps your bones absorb calcium.
Prebiotics + Probiotics = A Healthier You
Prebiotics are non-living, non-digestible carbohydrates naturally found in a variety of fiber-rich plant foods. Your body actually can’t digest prebiotics, so they’re what probiotics feed off of to remain actively working in your digestive system. They help the digestive system by promoting the growth of good bacteria. Prebiotics and probiotics work together in balance to make sure our digestive system stays on track and regular. Research has found that consuming a variety of prebiotic and probiotic food sources may improve your body’s natural functions, including both your immune and digestive systems.
Prep Time: 15 mins Servings: 1-2Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple cubes
- 1 orange
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 cup Organic Plain Lowfat Kefir
- 1/2 a banana
- 1/3 cup rolled, old-fashioned oats
- Garnishes: unsweetened shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, almond slices, few more banana slices
Directions
- Blend the frozen pineapple with 1/2 cup Lifeway Oat and pour into a glass.
- Blend the orange with the orange juice, 1/2 banana, and remaining 1/2 cup Lifeway Kefir. Add on top of the yellow pineapple layer.
- Stir the rolled oats into the mixture, stir slightly to create a swirled effect and coat the oats. Drizzle a tablespoon more of Lifeway Kefir, then add the garnishes as you desire.
- Place in the fridge overnight to set or at least 4 hours, then enjoy!
