{"id":6784,"date":"2025-06-02T09:42:58","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T09:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/?p=6784"},"modified":"2025-06-04T08:20:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T08:20:18","slug":"gut-healthy-overnight-oats-the-ultimate-make-ahead-breakfast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/gut-healthy-overnight-oats-the-ultimate-make-ahead-breakfast\/","title":{"rendered":"Gut healthy overnight oats: the ultimate make-ahead breakfast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This isn\u2019t just any overnight oats recipe &#8211; it\u2019s your new favourite way to enjoy our Gut Healthy Porridge. Made with fibre-rich gluten-free oats, chia seeds, almonds, and banana flakes, this blend soaks overnight to create a creamy, filling breakfast that\u2019s as good for your gut as it is delicious.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It takes just minutes to prep, and by morning, you\u2019ll have a ready-to-eat bowl packed with flavour, texture, and feel-good.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Gut-Porridge_toppingmacro.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"587\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Gut-Porridge_toppingmacro.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Gut-Porridge_toppingmacro-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Gut-Porridge_toppingmacro-768x490.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>What you&#8217;ll need:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50g of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/BLOG25X4\">Mindful Chef\u2019s Gut Healthy Porridge<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup milk of your choice (dairy or plant-based)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup natural yoghurt or kefir (for a probiotic boost)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a bowl or jar, combine 50g of the Gut Healthy Porridge with your chosen milk and yoghurt or kefir. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix to combine. The chia seeds and oats will begin to soak up the liquid right away.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover and place in the fridge overnight. While you sleep, the ingredients work their magic: the oats soften, the chia thickens, and the flavours blend into a rich, creamy texture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the morning, give it a quick stir and make it your own with your favourite toppings. We love thin slices of crisp apple, a handful of crushed almonds, goji berries, and a dollop of creamy yoghurt. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psst&#8230; you should also try adding stewed rhubarb on top.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The tartiness pairs beautifully with the warm cinnamon notes in the porridge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy as a refreshing, filling &amp; gut-boosting breakfast!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><strong>Why You\u2019ll Love It:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High in fibre to support digestive health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naturally sweet, with no added sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full of gut-loving ingredients like kefir, chia, and oats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A no-fuss breakfast you can grab and go<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlock access to our Gut Healthy Porridge and the full Ready-to-Go range &#8211; featuring top wellness brands like DIRTEA, Bio &amp; Me, and more &#8211; by creating your Mindful Chef account <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/BLOG25X4\">here<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This isn\u2019t just any overnight oats recipe &#8211; it\u2019s your new favourite way to enjoy our Gut Healthy Porridge. Made with fibre-rich gluten-free oats, chia seeds, almonds, and banana flakes, this blend soaks overnight to create a creamy, filling breakfast that\u2019s as good for your gut as it is delicious. It takes just minutes to&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/gut-healthy-overnight-oats-the-ultimate-make-ahead-breakfast\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,287],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-6784","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-breakfast","7":"category-recipe-inspiration","8":"entry","9":"has-post-thumbnail"},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"horizontal-thumbnail":false,"horizontal-thumbnail-small":false,"vertical-thumbnail":false,"vertical-thumbnail-small":false,"square-thumbnail":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Becca","author_link":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/author\/becca\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"This isn\u2019t just any overnight oats recipe &#8211; it\u2019s your new favourite way to enjoy our Gut Healthy Porridge. 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