Description
Creamy pistachio overnight oats deliver a luxurious Mediterranean-inspired breakfast experience. Simple ingredients blend seamlessly for a nutritious and delectable morning meal you can effortlessly prepare ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 ml) old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat, etc.)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsps shelled pistachios, chopped (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tbsp instant pistachio pudding mix (optional, for a richer flavor and color)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Additional crushed pistachios
- Diced fruit (e.g., kiwi, banana, or berries)
- A drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Blending Base: In a spacious glass container, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey, vanilla extract, chopped pistachios, and optional pistachio pudding powder, whisking thoroughly until ingredients create a smooth, uniform mixture.
- Refrigeration Transformation: Seal the container tightly and refrigerate overnight (minimum 6 hours), allowing oats to absorb liquid and develop a creamy, tender texture.
- Morning Preparation: Stir the chilled mixture, adding a small amount of milk if needed to achieve desired consistency, then top with extra crushed pistachios, fresh seasonal fruits, and a light honey drizzle.
Notes
- Prevent Lumps: Whisk ingredients thoroughly to avoid dry clumps and ensure smooth, even distribution of all components.
- Customize Consistency: Add extra milk in the morning if the mixture feels too thick, creating your ideal creamy texture.
- Boost Nutritional Value: Experiment with protein powder or additional chia seeds to increase protein content for more filling breakfast.
- Dietary Flexibility: Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for vegan options; use dairy-free yogurt alternatives for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg