Description
A simple and nutritious Indian-inspired overnight oats recipe that combines rolled oats, full-fat milk, and fragrant spices like cardamom and saffron. Sweetened lightly with sugar and enriched with chia seeds and crunchy pistachios, this make-ahead breakfast is perfect for a wholesome start to your day with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 1 cup Milk, preferably full fat
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons Chia seeds
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch saffron, crushed with your fingertips
Toppings
- 3 tablespoons raw pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mason jar or a sealable container, combine rolled oats, milk, sugar, chia seeds, cardamom powder, salt, and crushed saffron. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the container tightly and place it in the refrigerator. Allow the mixture to soak for at least 6 hours, or up to 2 days for optimal flavor and texture development.
- Add Pistachios and Adjust Sweetness: Before serving, stir in half of the chopped pistachios. Taste the oats and add more sugar if desired to achieve your preferred sweetness.
- Serve: Spoon the oats into bowls or eat directly from the container, topped with the remaining chopped pistachios for added crunch and flavor. Enjoy chilled.
Notes
- Use rolled or old fashioned oats for the best texture; instant oats tend to become mushy after soaking overnight.
- If you don’t have saffron, you can omit it—the oats will simply have a paler color without affecting taste significantly.
- Adjust the amount of sugar according to your taste preference or dietary needs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/2 recipe)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
