strawberry rose overnight oats + homemade almond milk

Because strawberries [like this smoothie]. And ayurveda. And nourishment.

 

strawberry rose overnight oats

free of dairy, gluten, soy, refined-sugar

makes approximately 1 serving

 

ingredients

½ cup gluten-free whole grain oats

¾ cup h2o or homemade almond milk [see below, or sub non-dairy milk of choice]

½-1 tsp vanilla extract

¼ tsp rose water [to taste – quite potent]

1 tsp maple syrup [optional, to taste // sub raw local honey]

2-3 large strawberries, roughly chopped

10 almonds, roughly chopped [soaked and peeled optional]

2 tsp unsweetened shredded coconut

¼ tsp cinnamon, ground [to taste]

¼ tsp cardamom, ground [to taste]

1 pinch sea salt

 

garnish

dried rose petals

coconut yogurt

fresh mint leaves

 

instructions

Make almond milk if using [see below].

Mix all ingredients together until well combined.

Cover mixture and place in fridge for 6-8 hours or overnight to set.

 

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homemade almond milk

makes approximately 4-6 cups

 

ingredients

1 cup raw almonds

3-5 cups filtered water [adjust for desired consistency]

1-2 tsp vanilla extract

1-2 Tbsp maple syrup [sub raw local honey or 1-2 soaked dates, to taste]

1 pinch sea salt

 

instructions

Soak almonds overnight in filtered water, drain, rinse, peel off the skins [optional], and rinse again.

Blitz all ingredients in a high-speed blender, strain if you prefer smoother consistency [keep pulp for smoothies, cookies or oatmeal].

Store in airtight container in fridge for 4-6 days.