Prep this fall-inspired breakfast the night before to get your pumpkin spice on first thing in the morning. Our Pumpkin Spice Kefir adds a warm, crisp taste of autumn to a classic breakfast of heart-healthy oats.
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Servings: 1 - 2Ingredients
- 1 cup Lowfat Pumpkin Spice Kefir
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp. chia seeds and/or flax seed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Toppings: walnuts, pumpkin seeds and/or pecans, extra cinnamon
Directions
- Combine the rolled oats, Pumpkin Spice Lifeway Kefir, pumpkin purée, chia seeds and/or flax, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and stir to combine.
- Seal the container or jar and cover, then place in fridge for 4-6 hours, preferably overnight.
- When you’re ready to eat, just top with crushed pumpkin seeds, walnuts and cinnamon.
- Overnight oats can be eaten cold or reheated in microwave for 1-2 minutes if you prefer it heated.
