Chia Ashwaganda "Mood Enhancing" Overnight Oats

Want to start your mornings off on the right foot? Nothing sets the tone for a great day like a breakfast that’s both delicious and nourishing. This recipe takes things up a notch by adding a dash of Ashwagandha, a well-loved adaptogen known for its mood-balancing and brain-boosting properties. If you’re looking for a morning routine that supports calm energy, focus, and overall wellness, these Chia & Ashwagandha Overnight Oats—created by Registered Holistic Nutritionist Meg De Jong—are the perfect place to start.

This recipe is wonderfully simple, requires no cooking, and can be prepped the night before, making it ideal for busy mornings. The combination of bananas, oats, chia seeds, and Organika’s “Mood” Ashwagandha Powder creates a creamy, flavourful breakfast that nourishes the body while supporting your emotional well-being.

Chia & Ashwagandha Overnight Oats

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

• 1 ripe banana (frozen works well)

• 1/3 cup whole rolled oats

• 1 Tbsp chia seeds

• 1.5 tsp Organika “Mood” Ashwagandha Powder

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/3 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)

Instructions

1. Add almond milk and banana to a blender and mix until smooth.

2. Place oats, chia seeds, Organika “Mood” Ashwagandha Powder, and cinnamon into a 500mL mason jar.

3. Pour the almond milk–banana mixture into the jar, secure the lid, and shake well.

4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. The mixture should become thick and the chia seeds should look gelatinized.

5. When ready to eat, top with strawberries.

6. Mix, enjoy, and feel the calm!

TIP: Letting the oats sit overnight yields the best texture and makes breakfast effortless the next morning.

Meg De Jong is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist based on Salt Spring Island. She’s passionate about growing, cooking, and baking foods that nourish both body and soul. Follow Meg on Instagram or explore her website for more wholesome recipe inspiration.