Overnight Seeds

Overnight Seeds

Back in my grain eating days, one of my favourite work-day breakfasts was bircher muesli or ‘overnight oats’. Basically you just soak rolled oats and grated apple in milk or water overnight and in the morning add some yoghurt and you’re good to go. Recently I’ve been getting seriously into linseeds (flaxseeds) and had the inspiration to use them for a similar breakfast. Soo good! In fact I’m enjoying my ‘overnight seeds’ even more than the old oaty version because of the nutty complex flavours and the more puddingy texture. And you don’t really need to soak them overnight. An hour should do. I often mix up a batch an pop it in the fridge while I go for my Saturday morning run and have them when I get back.

enough for: 1
takes: 5 minutes + soaking at least 1 hour
1/4 cup linseeds (flaxseeds) or chia seeds
1/4 cup other seeds or nuts
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter (optional)
yoghurt & berries, to serve

1. Combine seeds and nut and milk in a small bowl or jar. Add peanut butter if using. Refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight or even a few days.

2. Top with yoghurt and berries and eat with a teaspoon.

Variations

no linseeds or chia – you really need one or both of these to soak up the milk and thicken, other seeds and nuts won’t do this.

dairy-free – use your favourite nut milk, coconut milk or soy milk.

nut-free – use all seeds. Pumpkin seeds (pepitas), sesame seeds and sunflower seeds are all delicious.

extra creamy – serve with double cream instead of the yoghurt (this is what I often do).

sweeter – add some grated or chopped apple or pear to soak with the seeds.

crunchy – top with your favourite granola before serving.

extra indulgent – serve with more peanut butter on top! (another of my favourite tricks).

higher fiber – add a little psyllium or oat bran.

oaty – if you don’t mind the carbs, use steel cut oats instead of the linseeds / chia.

Waste Avoidance

seeds / nuts / peanut butter – keep them in the pantry.

milk – will keep in the fridge for a week or so. Best to use for another meal.

yoghurt – usually has a shelf life of a month or so. Otherwise, have it for another meal like breakfast! Don’t freeze.

berries – freeze them.

Shelf Life / Storage

Keeps for a few days in the fridge. Will continue to thicken over time so you might need to thin it out with a little extra milk. Can be frozen.