Overnight oats and Lifeway Kefir are a matcha made in heaven. Our Strawberry Matcha Overnight Oats mix Lifeway Kefir and Lifeway Farmer Cheese with the natural antioxidants of matcha for a breakfast you’ll want to wake up to. The creamy blend of Lifeway Kefir and oats pairs perfectly with a smooth layer of Lifeway Farmer Cheese, while the fresh strawberries at the bottom add a sweet and juicy touch. This breakfast is brimming with protein and probiotics from Lifeway, plus a little extra pep from the caffeine content of the matcha. The oats and strawberries also offer prebiotic fiber to keep those good bacteria thriving, giving each layer a balanced bite that also nourishes your microbiome.
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: 15 mins Servings: 2Ingredients
- MACERATED STRAWBERRIES
- 1 cup strawberries diced
- 1/3 cup granulated white sugar
- MATCHA OATS
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 1/3 cup Ceremonial Matcha Whole Milk Kefir
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla paste or vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- OTHER
- 1 cup
- Sourdough Toast
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the diced strawberries with the white sugar. Mix together and let it sit for 30 minutes.
- To another bowl, combine the oats with Lifeway Matcha Kefir, matcha, vanilla, and maple syrup. Mix together really well.
- To jars, add a layer of the strawberries on the bottom, then Lifeway Farmer Cheese, and finally the vanilla matcha oats on top.
- Pop in the fridge to soak and thicken overnight or at least 3 to 4 hours if you can't wait that long. Enjoy the next morning with a slice of sourdough toast!