Rejuvelac is fermented wheat berry water, tangy and lightly effervescent, and it makes a surprisingly good liquid for soaking oats overnight. Instead of plain milk or water, you get a batch of oats that's already doing some fermenting work before your spoon ever touches it.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup wheat berries, for the rejuvelac
- 3 cups filtered water, for the rejuvelac
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup prepared rejuvelac
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- Honey or maple syrup, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the wheat berries and soak in the filtered water inside a clean jar, covered with a breathable cloth, for 2-3 days at room temperature until the liquid turns cloudy and slightly sour.
- Strain the liquid into a separate jar; this is your rejuvelac. Refrigerate and use within a week.
- Combine the rolled oats, rejuvelac, chia seeds, and flaxseed in a jar or bowl.
- Stir well, cover, and refrigerate overnight, or at least 6 hours.
- In the morning, stir in the almond butter and a drizzle of honey to taste.
- Top with sliced strawberries before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 310 |
| Total fat | 12g |
| Total carbohydrates | 42g |
| Dietary fiber | 9g |
| Protein | 10g |
| Sodium | 15mg |
Why This Is Good for Your Gut
Rejuvelac ferments via wild lactic acid bacteria naturally present on wheat berries, producing a mildly probiotic liquid along with B vitamins released during sprouting. Paired with the beta-glucan fiber in rolled oats, which forms a gel that slows digestion and feeds beneficial bacteria, this bowl gives your microbiome two different jobs to do at once. For more overnight combinations, see our Coconut Kefir Overnight Oats with Mango.
Overnight oats with a little extra homework done in advance. If you'd rather skip the ferment, our Ginger Turmeric Overnight Oats with Pumpkin Seeds comes together in minutes.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
