Easy Overnight Oats for Better Hormone Health

If you’re a woman struggling with dysregulated hormones, you’re probably all too familiar with how a disturbed night’s sleep can affect you the next day. Simply getting through the day may feel like the priority, and self-care can easily slip down the list, but how you break your overnight fast really matters.

Claim your power back and start your morning in a way that supports your hormones with this quick, easy, and nutrient-packed breakfast designed to help you feel your best.

Omega-3s in pumpkin seeds and the polyphenols in dark chocolate help reduce inflammation that can disrupt hormone balance. Probiotic-rich kefir and fibre nourish your gut, supporting better overall hormone health. Magnesium and B vitamins help your body convert food into energy so you feel more equipped to take on the day.

Best of all, you prepare it the night before and leave it in the fridges, so in the morning, all you need to do is enjoy!

Ingredients

Makes one serving.

  • 120g vanilla kefir yoghurt (no added sugar)
  • Tbsp chia seeds
  • 40g jumbo oats
  • 200ml semi skimmed milk (or alternative milk of your choice)
  • 80g raspberries (gently crushed)
  • Tsp pumpkin seeds
  • 10g 70% dark chocolate (chopped)

Directions

Step one

Combine the kefir, oats, chia seeds and milk together.

Step two

Pour into a bowl, over and refrigerate overnight. The mixture will thicken.

    Step 3

    Top with raspberries, pumpkin seeds and dark chocolate.

    Step 4

    Enjoy!

    Nutritional Information

    Per serving:

    Calories: 546 Kcal
    Protein: 24g
    Fat: 20g
    Carbohydrates: 67g
    Fibre: 17g (over half of daily recommended amount)

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