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.
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
- MACERATED STRAWBERRIES
- 1 cup strawberries diced
- 1/3 cup granulated white sugar
- MATCHA OATS
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 1/3 cup Whole Milk Ceremonial Matcha 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!
