Upgrade your regular overnight oats recipe with Strawberry Lifeway Kefir to treat your taste buds and nurture your gut health. Lifeway Kefir is an incredible source of probiotics, plus bioavailable, high-quality protein you need to feel your best. We mix our fan-favorite Strawberry Lifeway Kefir with heart-healthy rolled oats, plus omega-3 rich chia seeds that are high in iron, magnesium, and also a great source of fiber. Then we add some fresh strawberries and bananas the next morning for a delectable, nutrient-dense breakfast that makes hectic mornings easier and more enjoyable. So make up a few jars ahead of time, and meal-prep these gut-healthy overnight oats with us!
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 better 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 triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir also contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health: vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our kefir, we also offer our artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that’s easy to spread and contains no added salt for optimal heart-health benefits.
Prep Time: 5 mins, plus time to set overnight Servings: 1Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats, use gluten-free if needed
- 1 cup Lowfat Strawberry Kefir
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
- 1/2 a banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- Optional topping: granola of choice, nuts, unsweetened coconut flakes, etc.
Directions
- Mix the oats, Strawberry Lifeway Kefir, and chia seeds up in a bowl, then scoop into a mason jar or glass container.
- Set in the fridge overnight to set (or at least 6 hours).
- Remove the next day, and add fresh strawberry and banana slices along with any toppings you prefer (granola of choice, nuts, unsweetened coconut, etc.)
- You can multiply this recipe to make as many days ahead as you prefer, but we suggest only making 3-4 days worth at a time to maintain the best texture with the oats.
- Feel free to swap out the flavor of Lifeway Kefir and the different fruits to create multiple flavor options!
