Princess Diana's Overnight Oats (WFPB)
Servings: 3 1 cup servings
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As the oats soak in the yogurt and orange juice, they absorb the liquid, swelling and softening into a creamy, no-cook texture that’s easy to digest. During this time, they take on the tangy, subtly sweet flavor of the orange juice and the rich, velvety notes of the yogurt, which also adds extra creaminess and a thicker consistency than water or plant-based milk alone. Over several hours, these flavors meld beautifully, creating a harmonious, satisfying breakfast base.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- ¾ cup creamy plant-based yogurt
- 2-3 teaspoons maple syrup or agave adjust to taste
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- ¾ cup shredded apple about 1 medium apple
- ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- ⅓ cup chopped toasted walnuts Optional
- ⅛ teaspoons cinnamon or nutmeg Optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the oats, plant-based yogurt, maple syrup (or agave), and orange juice until well combined.
- Stir in the shredded apple (plus any juice from shredding) and blueberries.Add nuts and cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight. The oats will absorb the liquid, soften, and the flavors will meld beautifully.If desired, divide into three one cup containers grab and go.
- Stir before serving. Add extra blueberries, apple slices, or a drizzle of maple syrup on top if desired. Enjoy cold, or warm gently if preferred.
Notes
Tips:
- For a slightly creamier texture, use a thicker plant-based yogurt.
- You can swap shredded apple for grated or diced pear, pineapple, mango, peaches and nectarines or even carrot for seasonal variety.
- These oats can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days after initial overnight soak.
- For overnight oats, old-fashioned (rolled oats) are really the way to go. They’re steamed and flattened, so they soak up liquid easily and soften overnight without any cooking. Whole oats (or oat groats) are unprocessed and super chewy, so they’d need much longer soaking or cooking to get tender.
