Gut Goodness Oat Mix

Recipe by Victoria Biddick Nutrition

Simplify your mornings with this wholesome oat mix, perfect for hot porridge, overnight oats, or baking. To achieve 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.

Makes: 18 × ¼‑cup serves | Time: 5 minutes

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 hempseeds

• 1 cup chia seeds

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

2. Transfer to an airtight container.

3. Store in a cool, dry place—keeps fresh for up to 2 months.

You will 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.

Click here for a delicious Overnight Oats recipe using our Gut Goodness Oat Mix.