Picture this: you set a jar in the fridge before bed and wake up to something that tastes closer to dessert than breakfast. Coconut yogurt and rolled oats soften together overnight while blackberries add tart bursts and a serious fiber boost. Want more prep-ahead options? 5 Fast Gut-Friendly Breakfast Ideas has a few, including Coconut Yogurt Chia Bowl with Passionfruit.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup coconut milk yogurt, unsweetened with live cultures
- 1/2 cup water or plant milk
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 2 tbsp sliced almonds
Instructions
- In a jar or bowl, combine oats, coconut yogurt, water, chia seeds, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 6 hours.
- In the morning, stir the oats and loosen with a splash more plant milk if needed.
- Top with fresh blackberries and sliced almonds before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 310 |
| Total fat | 12g |
| Total carbohydrates | 42g |
| Dietary fiber | 10g |
| Protein | 8g |
| Sodium | 45mg |
Why This Is Good for Your Gut
Live-culture coconut yogurt delivers Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains that support a diverse microbiome, while the beta-glucan in oats acts as a prebiotic fiber that these bacteria ferment into gut-protective compounds.
Breakfast that basically makes itself while you sleep.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.