Baobab powder tastes like a cross between citrus and tart apple, which makes it an easy sell stirred into a jar of oats before bed. Five minutes tonight, breakfast waiting for you tomorrow, and a fruit that most Western pantries have never seen.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp baobab fruit powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries, for topping
- 2 tbsp sliced almonds, for topping
Instructions
- In a jar or bowl, combine oats, almond milk, baobab powder, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla, and salt.
- Stir thoroughly to make sure the baobab powder is fully dissolved and no clumps remain.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- In the morning, stir again and thin with a splash of almond milk if needed.
- Top with strawberries and sliced almonds before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 290 |
| Total fat | 8g |
| Total carbohydrates | 48g |
| Dietary fiber | 10g |
| Protein | 8g |
| Sodium | 135mg |
Why This Is Good for Your Gut
Baobab fruit powder is one of the most concentrated plant sources of soluble pectin fiber, which slows glucose absorption and serves as a preferred fuel source for Bacteroides and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, a bacterium linked to lower gut inflammation. Oats add beta-glucan, another fermentable fiber that supports the same bacterial populations.
An ancient African fruit doing quiet work in a mason jar.
Love make-ahead breakfasts? Try our Coconut Yogurt Overnight Oats with Blackberries or Overnight Chia Pudding with Mango.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
