Orangey Overnight Oats  

I love this zesty, orangey soaked oats bowl.

Not only does it taste great but it has fabulous prebiotic, fibre and polyphenol content that my gut microbiome love, and in return those beneficial microbiota make anti inflammatory compounds which are so great for the whole body.

Plus this dish contains protein, calcium & magnesium, which I try and have in all my meals.

Such a simple yet powerful dish for you in perimenopause & menopause when you & your gut microbiome need all the support you they can get!

If you would like to see a video making these orangey oats, please head to my YouTube channel here. 

40g/⅓ cup raw whole rolled oats (add more if this is not filling enough for you)
50mls/¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice & zest from half the orange (I used a large orange) 
Squeeze of fresh lemon juice (about 5mls)*
½ apple, freshly grated with skin left on
50mls water (less or more depending on how ‘sloppy’ you like your oat dish)
1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
½ tablespoon sesame seeds 
6-8 raw almonds or chopped walnuts
1 dried fig, chopped
Optional - 2 heaped tablespoons natural unsweetened yogurt or kefir 
Optional - 1 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flax/linseed 

*optional

Mix everything together in a bowl, cover and soak overnight.

If using chia or flax seeds you’ll probably need more liquid.

This overnight oats dish can be kept, stored in the fridge for 2-3 days.

This oat dish does not freeze well.