An original and tasty overnight oat! 

Camu-camu, kefir, persimmon and pomegranate - there's nothing better to brighten up your mornings and days! 

Do you know camu-camu? 

Visit camu-camu is a small Amazonian fruit renowned for its high polyphenol, carotenoid and vitamin C content. It's an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory trio par excellence. It is also a promising ally for reducing oxidative stress and cardiovascular health. 

Khaki: 

The persimmon, a fruit that may be little-known, but has many benefits! In addition to being a high-fiber fruit (6 g fiber per fruit), It contains catechins, vitamins A, C, B6, E and K and several minerals. What are catechins? It's a type of tannin belonging to the flavonoid family. (polyphenols). Scientific studies have attributed benefits to these tannins in lowering blood cholesterol. 

Low-energy alternatives FODMAP : 

Low substitutions in FODMAP are available to you. Nevertheless, listen to your symptoms and recommendations from your nutritionist. 

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Cold oatmeal with camu-camu and persimmon

Prep Time10 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • ½ t. (125 ml) quick-cooking rolled oats
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) chia seeds
  • 1-2 tsp (5-10 ml) camu-camu powder (see notes)
  • ½ t. (125 ml) plain kefir
  • ½ t. (125 ml) plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ t. (125 ml) vegetable drink (soy, almonds, etc.) or milk (adjust quantity according to desired consistency)
  • 1 small persimmon or frozen berries or seasonal fruit, cut into pieces (about ½ to ¾ cup)
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) pomegranate cranberries

Instructions

  • Place rolled oats, chia seeds, camu-camu powder, kefir and vegetable drink in a bowl or Mason jar. Mix well.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.
  • To serve, garnish with Greek yogurt, persimmon (or other fruit of your choice) and pomegranate.
  • For those with a sweet tooth, add a dash of maple syrup!

Notes

*Camu-camu powder can be found in health food stores. Camu-camu is a small Amazonian shrub that produces small red berries with a tangy taste. Just one teaspoon (5 ml) of camu-camu powder provides over 300% of your daily vitamin C needs!
Camu-camu is renowned for its high polyphenol, carotenoid and vitamin C content. An antioxidant and anti-inflammatory trio par excellence.
It is also a promising ally for reducing oxidative stress and for cardiovascular health.
 
Recipe by Marianne Lamy,

Low substitutions in FODMAP

  • Replace kefir with lactose-free milk (or yogurt) or unsweetened almond drink. 
  • Use lactose-free yogurt and milk. 
  • Replace persimmon with blueberries, strawberries, raspberries or bananas.