Healthy Pumpkin Protein Overnight Oats (Gluten-Free + Easy Vegan Swap) (2024)

FAQs

What can I substitute for protein oats? ›

When combined with milk or yoghurt, overnight oats can be a source of protein, which is essential for muscle repair and overall body function. The fibre and nutrients in oats are associated with a reduced risk of heart disease. They can help lower bad LDL cholesterol levels and promote cardiovascular health.

Avenin Sensitivity

Even though oats are naturally gluten-free, a small portion of people with celiac disease still react to them. Research suggests that a protein in oats called avenin can trigger a similar response to gluten, though it is thought to be a separate sensitivity.

Oats contain avenin, which is a protein similar to gluten but safer for most people with celiac disease. The protein fractions are differently distributed in oat and wheat.

Chia seeds

These tiny seeds have a mild nutty flavour and a gel-like texture when soaked in liquid. Great for bone health and lowering blood pressure, they can be used to make chia pudding which is similar to overnight oats but a little creamier and more filling.

My favorite protein powder to use in oatmeal is the BPN vegan protein powder in the peanut butter cookie flavor. I've used this protein powder almost exclusively for over a year now. I find it has a better flavor, texture, and protein content than many other vegan proteins I've tried.

Although chia seeds provide healthy protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids, whole-grain oats are a heartier source of vitamins, minerals, and heart-healthy antioxidants, and are generally considered more filling.

Overnight oats are perfectly safe to be eaten every day. You may even eat them every morning if you like. However, some say that they feel oats give them digestive issues; overnight oats are not unsafe for those without medical conditions that affect digestion.

Overnight oats are the more nutritious option, but that doesn't mean that this meal is for everyone.

Oats are rich in carbohydrates and a fibre called beta-glucan, which helps in the slow release of glucose into the bloodstream. However, consuming oats in isolation and in the morning may lead to a spike in blood sugar levels due to the Dawn effect.

Are gluten-free oats gluten-free? ›

Typically, commercially available oats are not suitable in a gluten-free diet for celiac patients due to their routine contamination with wheat, rye, or barley. Only gluten-free oat is acceptable as a foodstuff for celiac patients. The cultivation and processing of gluten-free oat requires sophisticated technology.

Steel-cut oats, also called Irish oatmeal, are the whole oat kernel that has been cut into two or three pieces using steel disks. This type of oats contains the highest amount of fiber, as it is least processed. Steel-cut oats take a little longer to cook, and result in a creamy and chewy porridge.

Flaxseed meal: Flaxseed ground up is called flaxseed meal. One hundred grams, or between ½ to ¾ cup, depending on the consistency of the meal, contains around 11 net carbohydrates . Coconut flour: Coconut flour is another porridge option, made from dried and ground coconut meat.

Pure oats are gluten-free and safe for most people with gluten intolerance. However, oats are often contaminated with gluten because they may be processed in the same facilities as gluten-containing grains like wheat, rye, and barley.

Our Wheat Free Oats are oats that have been grown and processed in a dedicated mill to ensure the entire production chain remains free of contamination from the gluten-containing grains wheat, rye and barley.

Quaker gluten-free oat products are clearly labeled on packages and available in stores under the Quaker Select Starts line. We currently offer three varieties of gluten free oats: Quaker Gluten Free Quick 1-Minute Oats and Quaker Gluten Free Instant Oats in both Original and Maple & Brown Sugar flavor.

Most people with coeliac disease can eat gluten free oats. Many standard oats are produced in the same place as wheat, barley and rye, which makes them unsafe because they can be contaminated. A very small number of people are still sensitive to gluten free oats.