Description
This Indian Overnight Oats recipe combines creamy full-fat milk, rolled oats, warming cardamom, and a hint of luxurious saffron for a delicious and nutritious breakfast. Soaked overnight with chia seeds and crunchy pistachios, this no-cook dish offers a convenient, flavorful meal that you can prepare in minutes and enjoy cold, perfect for busy mornings or a light snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Oats Base
- 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
Toppings
- 3 tablespoons Raw pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mason jar or airtight container, mix the rolled oats, full-fat milk, sugar, chia seeds, cardamom powder, salt, and crushed saffron thoroughly.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the jar or container securely and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or up to 2 days, allowing the oats and chia seeds to soak and soften while absorbing the flavors.
- Mix in Nuts and Adjust Sweetness: Before serving, stir in half of the chopped pistachios and taste the oats. Add more sugar if you prefer a sweeter flavor.
- Serve: Spoon the oats into bowls or eat directly from the jar, topped with the remaining chopped pistachios for added texture and a nutty finish.
Notes
- Use rolled or old fashioned oats; instant oats can become mushy with prolonged soaking.
- If you don’t have saffron, omit it—the oats will have a lighter color but still taste delicious.
- Adjust the sugar quantity to your preferred level of sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/2 of the recipe)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
