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 Matcha Latte 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 Kefir, plus a little extra pep from the caffeine content of the matcha. The oats and strawberries also offer prebiotic fiber for your gut health to keep those good bacteria in Lifeway Kefir thriving, giving each layer a balanced bite that also nourishes your microbiome.
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: 15 mins Servings: 2Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 2 tsp. raw honey
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 1/3 cup Lowfat Matcha Latte Probiotic Smoothie + Collagen
- 1 cup Farmer Cheese
- 2 tbsp. ground flax seeds
- 2 tsp. organic matcha green tea powder
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tbsp. maple syrup or honey
- Topping (optional): shredded coconut, nuts, etc.
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the diced strawberries with the honey. Mash together and let it sit for 30 minutes in the fridge.
- To another bowl, combine the oats with Lifeway Matcha Kefir, matcha green tea powder, ground flax seeds, 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!
