Gut Goodness Oat Mix

Prep time: 5 mins | Servings: 18 x ¼-cup servings

Simplify your mornings with this wholesome Gut Goodness Oat Mix, perfect for hot porridge, overnight oats, or baking.

To support optimal gut health, focus on incorporating a diverse range of plant-based foods into your diet, aiming for 30 different types each week.

Plant sources include coffee, chocolate, nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables, pulses, and grains. A varied intake nourishes the gut microbiome, catering to its unique needs and fostering a healthier, more balanced gut. It’s a small step with big health benefits.

Science Spotlight: Different types of prebiotic fibres feed different species of beneficial gut bacteria. By mixing oats, barley, quinoa and seeds, you’re creating a buffet of fibres to support a resilient, diverse microbiome.

Ingredients

• 2 cups wholegrain oats
• 2 cups quick oats
• ½ cup barley flakes
• ½ cup quinoa flakes
• ½ cup linseeds / LSA (linseed, sunflower, almond mix) or hemp seeds
• 1 cup chia seeds

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Pour into an airtight container.
3. Keeps fresh for up to 2 months.

You’ll find wholegrain and quick oats in the breakfast aisle of your supermarket. Quinoa flakes, LSA and chia seeds are often in the baking or health section. Barley flakes may be harder to find but are available at specialist health-food stores or online.