Soaked Oats with Vanilla, Dried Fruit and Nuts
This is a recipe for very busy, active days, as the carb-count is generous and the energy rating is high! A great breakfast for after a morning run or gym session.
Add some Greek yoghurt for extra protein, but remember it will change the nutritional info.
Serves: 4 soaked-oat pots
Container: 4 jars with lids, or 4 cups or ramekins with cling wrap to cover
Time: approximately 10 minutes
Nutritional info per serving:
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 11 grams
- Protein: 9 grams
- Carbs: 41 grams
Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole grain rolled oats
- 3 cups (24floz) almond milk
- 3 tsp. vanilla extract
- 4 prunes, chopped into small pieces
- 4 dates, chopped into small pieces
- 20 almonds, roughly chopped
- 12 walnuts, roughly chopped
Method:
- Place the oats, almond milk, vanilla extract, prunes, dates, almonds, and walnuts into a bowl and stir to combine.
- Divide the mixture into the 4 jars, seal or cover, then place into the fridge to soak overnight.
- In the morning, if you find that the oats are a bit too stiff or dry for your liking, you can add a bit more almond milk to loosen it up.
