Marzipan Overnight Oats

I love the simplicity of throwing a few ingredients into a jar, giving a shake up, then waking up in the morning to pour into a bowl and then serving with my favourite toppings.

It brings such convivence when you are never really prepared for breakfast and you wake up hungry and are unsure what to make.

This is why I love overnight oats, as it takes the guesswork out of the equation and allows for a plethora of tasty food combinations.

Ingredients in this recipe

Oats - A great source of calories, carbs, fibre and nutrients for the start of your day, oats will boost your energy and performance easily and keep you satiated until lunchtime.

Almond Extract - This is your marzipan flavouring, it adds a significant amount of flavour without additional calories or sugar which can cause insulin spikes, so it is great for those losing weight or managing diabetes.

Cinnamon - Rich in antioxidants with potent antibacterial, antiviral, anti-cancer, and antifungal properties. Adds a delicious flavour and natural sweetness to foods.

Sunflower Seeds - The highest source of plant-based vitamin E, sunflower seeds are great choice to add to your breakfast oats for this benefit alone. Vitamin E protects cell membranes and other fat soluble tissues in the body against oxidative stress.

Hemp Seeds - A fantastic source of essential plant fats, including omega 3,6, and 9! They are also rich in protein, vitamin E, fibre and minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc. Consuming these seeds can aid to strengthen the immune system, balance hormonal fluctuations, reduce inflammation, and help to lower the risk of many chronic health conditions.

Cranberries - Dried cranberries contain plant compounds that help to reduce high blood pressure and increase blood flow, plus there's evidence to suggest they can help to inhibit platelet aggregation and thus aid cardiovascular problems. Also, the nutrients they contain have been shown to help prevent cancer by slowing tumor growth. Make sure you opt for unsweetened and organic cranberries to enjoy the best their benefits have to offer.

Chia Seeds - One of the highest sources of omega-3 in the plant-based diet. Make sure you add these to your breakfast daily, as just 2 tbsp a day provides over 100% recommended daily intake of omega-3... Wowsers!

Apple - A marvelous fruit that contains so many benefits for our overall health including promoting oral health, maintaining cardiovascular health, a healthy snack for diabetics, rich in fibre that helps keep our gut healthy, improves respiratory health (studies show great improvement for children with asthma who consume apples), fights cancerous cells, helps prevent osteoporosis, helps maintain neurological health, boosts energy levels, enhances skin, and helps prevent premature aging. Always buy organic if consuming apples regularly for their health benefits.

Plant-Based Milk - Each has their own unique benefits, I've always opted for soy for my regular go-to as it's the highest in protein of all the plant milks, soy also contains all 9 essential amino acids, contains calcium, iron, and omega-3. Always check that your main go-to plant-based milk is calcium-fortified to ensure overall adequate intakes.

Another of my favourite overnight oat recipes to make is my chocolate bounty overnight oats, go check them out!

Marzipan Overnight Oats Recipe