Description

This Nourishing Indian Overnight Oats recipe combines the wholesome goodness of rolled oats with aromatic Indian spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and turmeric. Perfectly balanced with creamy yogurt, chia seeds, nuts, and dried fruit, it offers a nutritious and delicious start to your day. Ready in minutes and customizable with your choice of milk and toppings, it’s an easy no-cook breakfast that you can prepare the night before.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tbsp chia seeds
1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp turmeric
Pinch of salt

Add-ins

1 tbsp chopped almonds
1 tbsp chopped pistachios
1 tbsp golden raisins or chopped dates

Toppings

Fresh mango or banana slices for topping

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Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a jar or airtight container, combine rolled oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, turmeric, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
Add Nuts and Dried Fruit: Stir in the chopped almonds, chopped pistachios, and golden raisins or chopped dates. These add texture and extra nutrition to the oats.
Refrigerate Overnight: Seal the jar or container tightly and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours. This allows the oats and chia seeds to soak and soften, absorbing the flavors of the spices and sweeteners.
Serve and Garnish: In the morning, give the oats a good stir. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach your desired consistency. Top with fresh mango or banana slices, then enjoy chilled for a refreshing and nourishing breakfast.

Notes

For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and yogurt alternatives.
You can swap cardamom for a dash of garam masala to introduce a more robust Indian spice flavor.
Adjust the sweetness to taste with honey or maple syrup.
The recipe is easily doubled or tripled for meal prep.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Indian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 jar (approximately 250g)
Calories: 330
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 11g
Cholesterol: 5mg