Cinnamon Apple Miso Overnight Oats

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This recipe is inspired by Justine Dorion's miso oatmeal, which was wonderful, as are all her creations, major chef crush on her! But I'm lazy and love having my breakfast ready to go in the morning, so cooking a pot of oatmeal in the morning rarely fits in my schedule. Plus, I wanted to rebalance the glycemic load to be a little more stable and make it vegan which makes this my overnight oats ode to her original recipe. Please check our her site for amazing, flavorful recipes!

Health Benefits:

• Fermented foods are an important addition to all our diets, but their usually funky flavor can be a challenge for kids. The miso in this recipe solves that problem by adding their benefits in a familiar cinnamon apple flavor profile kids will love!

• Supports a Healthy Gut: The miso paste is the star, as its fermentation process creates beneficial probiotics that nourish a healthy gut microbiome, which is essential for digestion and immune function.

• Combats Chronic Inflammation: The turmeric contains a potent anti-inflammatory compound called curcumin, while the Omega-3s from the chia seeds, hemp hearts, and walnuts provide additional anti-inflammatory support.

• Promotes Heart and Metabolic Health: This recipe is rich in soluble fiber from the oats and apples, which helps lower cholesterol. The balanced combination of protein, healthy fats, and fiber provides sustained energy and supports stable blood sugar.

• A Complete, Nutrient-Dense Meal: Beyond the key ingredients, this recipe provides a complete protein source from the oats, seeds, and nuts, along with essential minerals and antioxidants from the fruits and spices.

Ingredients (Makes 2 servings):

• 1/2 cup oats (not instant)

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• 1 tbsp hemp hearts

• 1 cup soy milk or your milk of choice

• 1 fuji apple (or variation of your choice) washed and diced

• 1 date, pitted and chopped into small pieces

• 2 tsp miso paste

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp maple syrup

• Optional: 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, 1/8 tsp salt, 1 scoop protein powder

Toppings:

• 1 tbsp chopped walnuts or almonds

Instructions:

• In a medium bowl combine oats, chia seeds & hemp seeds.

• In a microwavable bowl (or small pot if you prefer to use the stove), combine the soy milk, chopped apple and date, miso paste, cinnamon, turmeric and maple syrup (plus vanilla and salt, if using).

• Microwave for 2 minutes: this allows the date and apple to soften a bit in the warm milk and the spices to bloom, you could skip this step but I think it enhances the flavor!

• Pour over the dry mix and combine well. If using protein powder, mix in with an additional 1/4 cup water.

• Divide between two bowls and refrigerate overnight.

• In the morning, top with chopped nut and enjoy a gut-friendly bowl of apple cinnamon goodness!

Nutrition Info (Per serving, without protein powder): Calories: 306 Protein: 11.5g Carbs: 44g Fat: 10.6g Fiber: 8g