A Kidney-Friendly Breakfast
If you’re looking for a quick, kidney-friendly breakfast that supports gut health and digestion, these Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats are the perfect way to start your day.
This recipe is sponsored by Renadyl ™ and contains sponsored links. All opinions are my own.
Packed with soluble fiber from oats, chia seeds, and apples, this easy recipe is not only delicious—it also helps feed the beneficial gut bacteria supported by Renadyl, a kidney-specific probiotic.
Whether you’re managing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) or simply trying to eat more plant-based, this recipe checks all the boxes:
✅ Simple to prep
✅ Gentle on your kidneys
✅ Full of fiber and flavor
✅ No cooking required!
Why this recipe supports kidney & gut health!
Soluble fiber helps regulate digestion, supports regular bowel movements, and provides prebiotics—the fuel that probiotic bacteria like those in Renadyl need to thrive. A healthy gut can support better outcomes for kidney health, making this a powerful (and tasty!) combo.
These Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats are also negative PRAL (potential renal acid load), low in added sugar, and lower potassium 🙂
How to make Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
- In a jar or container with a lid, combine the oats, cinnamon, soy milk, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
- Stir well to mix everything evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
- In the morning, give it a stir, top with diced, sliced or shredded apple.
- Sprinkle with extra cinnamon before serving if desired.
It’s that easy! You can make this in 5 minutes or less in the evening and enjoy a quick and tasty breakfast the next morning! Feel free to heat them up in the morning, but they are surprisingly very tasty cold 🙂
What to know about probiotics & kidney health
This recipe is a great companion to Renadyl™, helping to nourish the gut microbiome and support whole-body health—starting right from your breakfast bowl.
Renadyl is a kidney-specific probiotic that is backed by over 25 years of research and is designed to promote a balanced gut microbiome, which can help maintain kidney health in people with CKD.
It contains specific strains of bacteria that have been shown to reduce uremic toxins, creatinine, and uremia.
How to order Renadyl
Reminder: Check with your doctor before adding Renadyl or any supplement to your routine.
Easy Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole rolled oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 cup unsweetened soymilk or other plant milk (check ingredient list for phos additives)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple sliced, diced or shredded
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey optional
Instructions
- In a jar or container with a lid, combine the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, soy milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
- Stir well to mix everything evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4hours).
- In the morning, give it a stir, top with diced, sliced or shredded apple.
- Sprinkle with extra cinnamon if desired.
Can you sub almond milk for soy milk
You can! Check the label and make sure there are no phosphorus additives in the almond milk. Almond milk will be lower in protein and potassium compared to soymilk.
Is this recipe also friendly for someone high in potassium? I’m on a low potassium diet and also I need to avoid soy milk.
Yes! Even with using soymilk the entire recipe is 620 mg potassium which is considered in the lower potassium range for an entire meal. You can definitely use a lower potassium plant milk over soymilk though!
This is the second time that a nutritionist has recommended RENADYL . Also recommended was CoQ10. However when I put the suggestion before the nephrologist, he just brushed it aside. Just to let you know my GFr is 55 and creatinine 117. If I go ahead and take these two supplements, is there any fear of my hurting the kidneys ?
Thank you kindly.
Both CoQ10 and Renadyl are common supplements used by people with CKD. But whether someone takes them or not should be individualized (like any supplement). If you are not getting the support you deserve from your nephrologist (which may be happening if they’re just brushing your questions aside) I would look for a second opinion from another nephrologist. Under my resources tab I also have information for finding a renal dietitian to work 1:1 with! They can help assess your individual nutrient needs and recommend supplements.