Caramel Pecan Gut-Healthy Collagen Oats

Gut smarter

Convinced you can't enjoy sweet meals while on the gut healing journey?

With this caramel pecan collagen overnight oats recipe you can!

Refined sugar free and made with Collagen Restore, this nourishing meal contains skin and gut-loving nutrients, fibre, and plant-based omega-3s, and a hint of cinnamon for warmth and to help balance blood sugars.

Make sure to set overnight to soak the chia seeds to offset any potential gut irritation.

Serves 1 | Refined sugar-free 

Ingredients for the oats:

• ⅓ cup organic rolled oats 
• 1 tbsp chopped red apple
• 1 tbsp chopped pecans 
• 1 tsp chia seeds, soaked
• 1 tsp flax meal 
• 1 tsp organic ground cinnamon 
• 2 heaped tsp Collagen Restore 
• 180ml milk of choice 
• Dash of maple syrup 
• 2 tsp pecan caramel 
• Sprinkle of salt 

Ingredients for the pecan caramel:

• 2 heaped tbsp pecan butter (you can make this by blending pecans on high-speed until the nut butter is formed.
• 2 tbsp maple syrup 
• 1 tbsp melted MCT or regular coconut oil 

Method:

1. Gently stew chopped apple in a pan on low to medium heat to increase their digestibility.
2. In a small bowl, add all the pecan caramel ingredients and mix well to form a smooth consistency. If it is still too thick, add teaspoons of coconut oil to achieve your desired consistency. Set aside. 
3. To a small jar, add all of your ingredients for the overnight oats. Mix well to combine. 
4. Cover and set the oats in the fridge overnight to soak the chia seeds adequately.
5. Once the oats are set, add another swirl of pecan caramel on top. Serve with Feel diced apple, a dollop of Greek yoghurt and chopped pecans.

Notes:

• These overnight oats last well in the fridge in an airtight jar or container for up to a week. 
• For the left over pecan butter, simply store it in the cupboard in an airtight container or jar for up to two weeks.