I am all about gut health these days! One of the best things you can do for your overall health + digestion is to support the gut. This fiber-filled oat bowl helps is the best way to feed and satisfy your hunger, while also feeding and fueling your gut bacteria! Sautéed cinnamon apples add sweetness, color, and FUN to this already loaded bowl

A healthy gut has both diversity + a balance of bacteria. Eating a diet that supports both of these is the best way to promote longevity, support digestion, and promote gut and overall health!

Oats are not only just cozy and fun to take pictures of. They’re also incredibly beneficial to digestion & gut health! And we all know, a healthy gut, is a happy gut!

This bowl of loaded oats & flax is one of my favorite gut-healthy meals and easy morning recipes. It takes no more than 5 minutes to prepare, it keeps me full for hours, and it gives me much needed energy while starting my day.

A note on the ingredients

Oats are full of prebiotic fiber that feeds our gut bacteria and keeps our digestion running smoothly. The soluble fiber found in oats helps to improve and balance blood sugar, which is needed to prevent diseases like diabetes later in life. You can read more about the benefits of fiber here. Oats are also loaded with antioxidants, making them powerful for the immune system. Organic Sprouted oats contain more nutrients and are easier for the body to digest, so I opt for sprouted oats when possible.

Flaxseed ferments in the gut to produce a greater diversity of gut bacteria. They contain a plant-based source of Omega-3s, which we need for optimal brain function and to help lower cholesterol levels. They contain a compound called lignans, which is important for hormone health and preventing breast cancer.

Ingredients:

For the flax oats:

1/3c organic sprouted oats, I use One Degree Organics Sprouted Oats

2 TBS whole flaxseed

1/2 TBS chia seed

1-1.5 cups dairy-free milk of choice

• Add everything to a pot, let cook/simmer for 5-10 minutes and top with your favorites! I topped mine with cooked cinnamon apples & a pool of organic maple syrup.

For the cinnamon apples:

1 Honeycrisp apple (or apple of choice!)

1/4tsp cinnamon (I just sprinkle it on to cover the apples)

1 tsp coconut oil

• Add coconut oil to a pan and let it heat up slowly. Meanwhile, dice the apple into small pieces. Add apples to the pan with coconut oil, sprinkle on cinnamon, let sit. Mix around until desired soft texture.