Gut Healthy Breakfast Idea - Chocolate Chia Overnight Oats!

Searching for a low sugar, high fiber, high protein, and gut healthy breakfast idea? Look no further! I have the perfect healthy, delicious, and easy meal prep breakfast option for you that can satisfy any sweet tooth craving!

As someone who works with clients daily on improving their hormone and gut health, meal planning is a major component of this process. Your diet plays a HUGE role in the outcome of your health status.

This recipe contains 10.5 grams of fiber! Fiber acts a prebiotic, which is what feeds the beneficial bacteria in the gut. A great goal for aiming for optimal gut health is 30 grams per day, which most people are not coming close to getting. The chia seeds in this recipe are also extremely beneficial for promoting regular bowel movements due to their fiber content, which is another reason I love this breakfast!

The oats are a great source of inositol, which has many benefits including blood sugar regulation and can even help play a rule in the structural integrity of the intestinal lining. 

Depending on what protein powder you use, this recipe is fully gluten & dairy free, which makes it a friendly option for anyone who has food sensitivities or is on a temporary elimination diet for their gut healing protocol.

THIS IS ALL YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE:

• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 tbsp gluten free oats
• ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tsp maple syrup 
• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder ( i use the brand Truvani)
• 2 tbsp peanut butter

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Mix chia seeds, gluten free oats, maple syrup, and almond milk in a container with lid and mix together.
2. Let the container sit out on the counter for 15 mins (this step is important to get the right consistency with the chia seeds - DON'T SKIP!)
3. After 15 minutes, mix the chia seed/oat/milk mixture again with a spoon. You will notice the chia seeds are already starting to clump so make sure to separate and make sure consistency is even throughout. Place the lid on the container and put in the fridge. Leave in the fridge for at least 12 hours (TIP - i prep multiple containers at a time for the week!)
4. The next morning (or days after whenever ready to eat), add in 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder and mix. You may need to add a little extra almond milk to get to your desired consistency. 
5. Add in peanut butter on top.
6. You can add extra toppings if desired. Berries or banana would be a good option! I even do a few dairy free chocolate chips sometimes too!

Let me know if you try this gut healthy breakfast idea and tag me (@thedetoxdietitian on tik tok or @thedetoxdietitian_ on instagram)! 💚

Till next time!

Kaitlyn

The Detox Dietitian