Description
A simple and nutritious Indian-inspired overnight oats recipe combining oats, milk, chia seeds, cardamom, saffron, and pistachios. This no-cook dish is perfect for a quick, healthy breakfast or snack, allowing flavors to meld overnight with minimal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Oats Mixture
- 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 airtight container, combine rolled oats, milk, sugar, chia seeds, cardamom powder, salt, and crushed saffron. Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the container and refrigerate the mixture for at least 6 hours, or up to 2 days. This allows the oats and chia seeds to soak up the liquid and soften, while the flavors meld beautifully.
- Add Pistachios and Adjust Sweetness: Before serving, stir in half of the chopped pistachios. Taste the oats, and if you prefer it sweeter, mix in additional sugar to your liking.
- Serve: Enjoy the oats topped with the remaining chopped pistachios for a delightful crunch and added flavor.
Notes
- Use rolled or old-fashioned oats instead of instant oats to prevent a mushy texture during soaking.
- If you don’t have saffron, you may omit it; the oats will have a lighter color but still taste delicious.
- Adjust the amount of sugar to suit your sweetness preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
