The secret of this meal is to use the right kind of oats. Choose rolled oats to reach a soft, melt–in–the–mouth texture.
Not all kinds of oats available in the shops are gluten free. Make sure you buy certified gluten free oats.
To sweeten my meal I usually use 1 tsp of xylitol. If your body is not used to this sweetener, use an other type, since xylitol can have a laxative effect when consumed in larger amounts.
Some gluten intolerant people have to avoid oats as well. If you are one of them, try my overnight quinoa recipe!
Ingredients (for 1 adult serving):
- 50 g gluten free rolled oats
- 60 ml roasted, unsweetened almond milk (I used this)
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- sweetener to taste.
For the topping: apple, soaked and drained raisins and chopped walnuts.
Method:
- Mix rolled oats, cinnamon and sweetener in a small bowl or wide mug. (Overnight oats are usually made in a jar, but I prefer to use a small bowl or wide mug, for the ingredients can be mixed more thoroughly, so flavors mingle better.)
- Add almond milk and mix well.
- Cover the bowl/mug with a small plate and put it in the fridge overnight. Until next morning oats will soak the almond milk and become soft but not soggy.
- Next morning stir it up a bit and add more sweetener if needed. Top it with apple slices, soaked, drained raisins and chopped walnuts.
Enjoy 😊
You can make this recipe with any other fruits, e.g. it’s delicious with sour cherry as well!