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Apple & Rhubarb Overnight Oats
ingredients
1 apple, grated or diced finely
1 cup oats
1 & ¾ cups unsweetened almond milk
¼ cup sultanas
1 tsp cinnamon
Rhubarb Jam:
1 rhubarb stalk, sliced
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp coconut sugar
1 cinnamon stick
method
1. Grate or finely dice 1 apple. *If dicing, make sure the pieces are small enough so that the mixture isn’t too chunky.
2. In a large mixing bowl add the apple with 1 cup oats, 1 & ¾ cup almond milk, ¼ cup sultanas and 1 tsp cinnamon. Combine well.
3. Transfer mixture into two jars or containers and set in the fridge overnight.
Rhubarb Jam:
4. In a small saucepan add 1 sliced rhubarb stalk, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp coconut sugar and 1 cinnamon stick. Have the heat on a low setting and stir every 2 minutes.
5. Continue this process for approximately 20 minutes, until the mixture is sticky and rhubarb is soft.
6. Scoop 1 heaped tbsp of rhubarb jam onto the overnight oats and served.
nutritional information
Calories: 380kcal / 1580kJ
Protein: 9g
Carbohydrates: 68g
Fat: 8g
Ve – Vegan
DF – Dairy Free
Gluten Free Option – use GF oats.
NF – Nut Free
Gut Health + Antioxidants + Nutrient Boost
Apples are rich in soluble fiber, especially in the skin, so for most recipes we like to keep the skin on so you can reap the benefits!
Apples contain pectin, a type of fiber that feeds the good bacteria in your gut, maintaining a healthy digestive system by outweighing those bad bacteria. They also prove their superfood properties with high antioxidant levels! The vitamin C and polyphenols act as antioxidants by protecting your body against internal damage caused by destructive cells. The more antioxidants we consume, the more chance we have of fighting off infection, inflammation and oxidative stress. Perhaps an apple a day really will keep the doctor away!
When you add the rhubarb jam to this recipe you’re consuming more of these great antioxidants, plus a good dose of vitamin K. This vitamin is important for blood clotting and bone health. Due to its assistance with regulating calcium balance, it strengthens bones and prevents mineral loss.
Annie Long
FBFM Head Recipe Designer
Annie is a certified nutritionist with a plant-based focus. She believes that eating a diet primarily made of plants is not only beneficial to our bodies, but also for the environment and the animals we share it with. Food is her passion, but when she’s not in the kitchen you’ll find her hanging out with her golden retriever somewhere by the sea!
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