This is the overnight oat recipe that I enjoy when I am fighting any type of inflammation. During cold and flu season or after a hard workout I use the ingredients in these oats to calm inflammation in my body.
Turmeric contains curcumin is a powerful antioxidant that counteracts inflammation. In this recipe, I have included a pinch of black pepper which is a necessary ingredient to consume with curcumin to allow it to be absorbed more easily into the bloodstream. The piperine in black pepper enhances the rate of absorption by 2,000%! Curcumin is fat soluble so the addition of coconut oil in this recipe is also in place to assist the body with antioxidant absorption. For more information about the benefits of incorporating turmeric into your diet check out this Healthline article.
You can top these oats with anything you would like. I really enjoy the flavor of the oats with banana and hemp seeds. Fresh strawberry is also a great ingredient to pair with ginger. Be creative!
These oats are great to incorporate when meal prepping a healthy grab-and-go breakfast. If you don’t like eating the same thing all week try and switch things up with my Blueberry Chia Cinnamon Overnight Oats.
Ginger Turmeric Overnight Oats
Equipment
- small bowls or mason jars
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup plant-based milk
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp fresh ginger or ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp fresh turmeric or ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- ½ banana mashed
- Optional toppings: hemp seeds, ground flax seed, maple syrup, banana, strawberries, etc.
Instructions
- In a container combine oats, milk, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric black pepper, oil, and banana, and stir a little bit to combine
- Cover the container with a lid or foil and place it in the refrigerator overnight
- The next morning feel free to add more water or milk to bring oats to desired consistency
- Add toppings and enjoy warm or cold
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