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flaxseed overnight oats in a white bowl with a spoon in it topped with fresh berries and maple syrup, next to a small jug and container of ground flaxseed.
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Flaxseed Overnight Oats

Enjoy these overnight oats with flaxseed as a creamy, hearty breakfast idea! Simple to make with pantry staples, and with a delicious nutty flavor from the flax.
Prep Time5 minutes
Time in the fridge2 hours
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, British
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 297kcal
Author: Claire

Equipment

  • Mason jar or container that can be sealed

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats gluten free, if required
  • 1.25 cups non-dairy milk
  • 2 tablespoon ground flaxseed also known as milled flaxseed or flaxseed meal
  • 2 teaspoon chia seeds
  • 2 teaspoon maple syrup adjust to preference
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon or cardamom*
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Combine the rolled oats, ground flaxseed, non-dairy milk, chia seeds, maple syrup and cinnamon (or cardamom) in a mason jar or container that can be sealed. Stir well to combine so the oats, flax and chia are mixed into the liquid.
  • Seal the container and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours. I recommend to stir after about an hour, and you can add more milk at this point if you like a looser consistency.
  • Serve with toppings of fruit, nuts or seeds to preference!

Notes

*cinnamon is very debated on a low histamine diet, with varying scores in terms of histamine content. Only use if well tolerated. Cardamom scores 0 on the SIGHI list, with a note (in French) that some varieties may not be well tolerated.
  • Make sure to use ground or milled flaxseed rather than whole flax seeds so it absorbs the liquid and thickens the overnight oats.
  • Adjust the amount of maple syrup to taste, or swap out for agave syrup.
  • Nutritional information is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate. It will also vary depending upon the type of milk used.
 
Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance
All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
  • non-dairy milks have different scores, so use the type that works best for you.
  • cinnamon scores 0, but is higher on other lists.

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 583IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 283mg | Iron: 3mg
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