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Kefir overnight oats in a jar topped with fresh figs, blueberries and red currant.

Kefir Overnight Oats

Author: Katie
Using kefir instead of milk to make overnight oats will result in a thick and creamy, slightly tart oatmeal. Super easy to make and ready in no time!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Refrigerate: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: International
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (40 g) rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 cup (160 g) plain, unsweetened kefir
  • 1-2 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) maple syrup
  • tiny pinch of salt (optional)
You can find detailed step-by step-photos above the recipe card.

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients in a jar or airtight container.
    ½ cup rolled oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 cup plain, unsweetened kefir, 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup, tiny pinch of salt (optional)
  • Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well combined. Let sit for 10 minutes, then stir again.
  • Seal the jar or container and place it in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • In the morning, give the oats a good stir. You might notice a thicker, pudding-like consistency- feel free to add more kefir or milk of choice for a thinner consistency. 
  • Top your oats with your favorite toppings (I love fresh berries, nuts and a little honey)

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Notes

  • Consistency: If the oats are too thick for your liking the next morning, simply add a splash of kefir or milk of your choice. 
  • Storage: They will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Topping ideas: My favorite toppings are fresh fruits such as, my breakfast fruit salad, nuts, this homemade caramel sauce, roasted almond butter, peanut butter or a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
  • Gluten-free: opt for certified gluten-free oats to make this a gluten-free recipe.
  • Nutritional values calculated without toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1. | Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 498IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 419mg | Iron: 3mg
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates.
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