Description
A nourishing and flavorful Indian-inspired overnight oats recipe that combines wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, dairy or plant-based milk, yogurt, chia seeds, and a blend of aromatic spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, and ginger. Sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup, and topped with crunchy nuts and dried fruit, this healthy recipe is perfect for a quick, satisfying breakfast that can be prepared the night before.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Flavorings and Sweeteners
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of salt
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons chopped almonds or cashews
- 2 tablespoons chopped dried mango or raisins
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a jar or bowl, add the rolled oats, milk, plain yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, ground turmeric, ground ginger, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Refrigerate: Cover the mixture tightly and place it in the refrigerator. Allow it to soak and chill overnight or for at least 6 hours. This lets the oats soften and the flavors meld together.
- Serve: The next morning, take out the oats and stir the mixture well. If the texture is too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen it up to your liking. Top the oats with chopped almonds or cashews and chopped dried mango or raisins before serving to add texture and extra flavor.
Notes
- You can use any plant-based milk such as almond, soy, or oat milk to make this recipe vegan.
- Adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the amount of honey or maple syrup.
- Feel free to swap dried mango or raisins with your favorite dried fruit like chopped dates or cranberries.
- Adding chia seeds boosts fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to meal prep for multiple days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Indian
Keywords: overnight oats, Indian spices, breakfast, healthy, vegetarian, meal prep, chia seeds, cardamom, turmeric, easy recipe
