Oats are incredibly nutritious and good for you! They are an excellent source of carbs, fiber and fiber beta-glucan. They also contain more protein and good fats than any other type of grain.

Both oats and berries are loading with antioxidants and can help improve and regulate blood sugar levels.

Chia seeds also provide an enormous amount of nutrients for relatively low calories.

The whole coconut bowl is just one big super food.

It takes all of ten minutes to make!

It’s entirely vegan and plant-based of course.

Looking to make your breakfast the night before? This is a perfect vegan recipe for overnight oats. I make this for my husband most weeknights, he grabs it in the morning to take to work. There are also so many variations! (More on variations later!).

If you’re into your protein powders to supplement your diet, this is a great recipe to add your favorite protein powder to!

Substitutions

Variations of oats, the possibilities are endless.

Why not try adding in banana, mango, cacao powder, cacao nibs, vegan chocolate chips, shredded coconut, peanut butter, cashew butter, peaches, coconut yoghurt, vanilla extract, chopped apples, raisins, cinnamon, almonds, walnuts and chopped peanuts.

You could even try topping with fresh mint leaves, finely chopped for an extra fresh kick!

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Nutrition Info

This dish is not only delicious, it’s also up there for nutritious!

They berries, oats, chia seeds combo makes it a plant-based bowl of health.

It’s rich calcium, vitamin D and vitamin E.

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, it’s absolutely vital for good bone and teeth health. It also aids healthy communication between the brain and the rest of the body. As well as, assisting muscle movement and cardiovascular function.

Alongside calcium, its advisable to have alongside vitamin D, as this helps with the calcium absorption. Luckily this recipe is LOADED with vitamin D. You’re welcome!

Oats themselves are known for aiding weight-loss, if you’re looking to have this delicious bowl as part of a diet, then check out 15 Tips On How To Lose Weight On A Plant-Based Vegan Diet ….And Then Keep It Off!.

Method

If you have them to hand, these are fantastic to make in mason jars and take somewhere for later. You can also make a bunch for a few days and store them in the fridge. They typically keep for 3-4 days.

Top Tip

Berry oats are usually served cold, straight from the fridge. To mix it up a bit, you could put the ready mixture in pan and heat it up on the stove, adding toppings once serving. This way is more hearty and homely.

Heavenly Berry Oats

Serves: 2
Cuisine: American

Prep time: 10 mins
Cooling time: 20 mins

Ingredients

1 x cup rolled whole oats

1 x handful of blueberries

1 x handful of raspberries

3 x cups of nut milk (I use almond, cashew or oat milk)

1 x small handful of pecan nuts

2 x tsp chia seeds

Directions

1. In a blender add the berries and nut milk (keeping back three raspberries for decoration). Blend until smooth

2. Add the oats and berry milk mix into a bowl and stir, place in fridge for 20 mins to cool.

3. Sprinkle on top some berries, the pecan nuts and chia seeds

4. Serve and enjoy while chilled

This recipe is for those looking for an easy breakfast. Or for those like me, who like to eat ‘breakfast’ at any time of the day. If you are looking for other simple ideas to take to work with you that don’t need heating up, then check out Chickpea Quinoa Protein Jazzy Jars.

If you like this recipe as it’s a good one for protein then check out Where Plant Based Vegans Get Their Protein From for more ideas!

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