This overnight oats recipe is one of my favorite (and easiest) breakfasts to make and enjoy! With just a few nutritious ingredients and a mason jar, it will help you start your morning with a focus on healthy digestion.

Overnight oats are a good source of carbohydrates and are high in soluble fiber which can help reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels and promotes healthy gut bacteria. They are also very high in many vitamins and minerals. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) they have a warming effect on the body’s energy. It’s beneficial to eat them first thing in the morning between 7am and 9am since this is when the stomach is most active (according to the Chinese Medicine Body Clock). You can learn all about the eastern and western health benefits of oats below. Learn more about TCM nutrition and dietary guidelines here.

In addition, the bananas in this overnight oats recipe are a good source of potassium, soluble fiber and probiotics. Peanut butter provides protein along with essential vitamins and minerals (you’ll find it in a lot of my oatmeal and smoothie recipes!)

TCM Nutrition

Sweet flavor.
Warm thermal nature (have a warming effect on the body’s overall energy).
Help calm the spirit.
Tonifiy qi and blood (strengthen life force energy and vitality).
Used in herbal formulas to assist in treating dysentery, diabetes, hepatitis, nervous system imbalances, sexual debility, indigestion, swelling, and abdominal bloating.
Can relieve itching and improve skin quality.

Western Nutrition

1/2 cup of oats contains about 150 calories, 4g fiber, 27g carbohydrates, 5.3g protein, 2.6g fat.
Good source of soluble fiber (regulates blood sugar & improves gut health)
Contains good amounts of important vitamins and minerals like Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc and B Vitamins.
Contain antioxidants and polyphenols that help fight inflammation and reduce blood pressure.
Can help relieve constipation and aid weight loss.

I’m excited for you to try this recipe and let me know what you think of it! Check out this additional baked pear and oatmeal recipe for a warming breakfast with added lung support.