Key takeaways
- This overnight oats recipe is packed with prebiotics, omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and other nutrients that support gut and skin health.
- Prep the oats the night before for an easy, gut and skin-healthy breakfast in the morning.
- Research shows that an off-balance gut can lead to dry skin, acne, and overall inflammation. There’s no one-size-fits-all diet for skin conditions, but it can pay off to keep your gut in check.
Overnight oats are an easy way to have a nutrient-packed breakfast. This recipe contains prebiotics, omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and other anti-inflammatory gut and skin-healthy elements. Overnight oats are also very versatile, so feel free to tweak this recipe to add more of your favorite fruits, for example, or throw in a scoop of peanut butter for extra protein. \
Also read: Foods to Eat and Foods to Avoid for Eczema
Ingredients
- ⅔ cups yogurt
- 3 tbsp oats
- 1 tsp flaxseed, crushed
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
- pinch of cinnamon
- pinch of turmeric
- pinch of cloves
- 5-10 almonds, chopped
- ½ banana for sweetness, optional
- 1-2 dates for sweetness, optional
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Instructions
Mix together the oats, poppy seeds, flaxseed, spices, and optionally, the banana and dates. Then stir in the yogurt and place in the fridge overnight. In the morning, sprinkle the chopped almonds on top.
Why is it good for you?
Research shows that an off-balance gut that isn’t getting the nutrients it needs can lead to dry skin, acne, and overall inflammation. This overnight oats recipe is loaded with gut-boosting nutrients, including:
- Prebiotics (yogurt): Nourish and promote the healthy bacteria in your gut.
- Omega 3 fatty acids (flaxseed, poppy seeds, almonds): Increase your gut’s production of anti-inflammatory compounds.
- Zinc (yogurt, oats, almonds): Contains anti-inflammatory properties and helps soothe and repair the gut.
- L-glutamine (yogurt): Provides nutrients and protection to your gut.
- Vitamin E (flaxseed, almonds): Contains antioxidants, which protect your body from free radicals—molecules that cause inflammation and disease.
- Vitamin B (yogurt, oats, flaxseed): Helps maintain balance in your gut and provides nutrients to good bacteria.
Keep in mind that while there isn’t one single diet that works for all people with a skin condition, diet can play a role in keeping your skin healthy.
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The Skin Deep Summary
Cinnamon Turmeric Overnight Oats is a gut and skin-friendly breakfast packed with nutrients like prebiotics, omega-3s, zinc, and antioxidants. This easy-to-make recipe combines yogurt, oats, flaxseed, poppy seeds, and warming spices, with optional sweeteners like banana or dates. The combination of ingredients supports digestion, reduces inflammation, and promotes a balanced gut—essential for overall skin health.
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Learn moreSources
- The Gut Microbiome as a Major Regulator of The Gut-Skin Axis (2018). Frontiers in Microbiology.
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