Description
Indulge in a delicious and aromatic Indian-inspired overnight oats recipe that combines the warm flavors of cardamom, saffron, and pistachios with creamy milk and hearty oats. Perfect for a quick, nutritious breakfast that can be prepared in advance and customized to your sweetness preference.
Ingredients
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Oats and Liquids
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 1 cup Milk preferably full fat
Sweeteners and Seeds
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons Chia seeds
Spices and Flavorings
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch saffron crushed with your fingertips
Garnishes
- 3 tablespoons raw pistachios chopped
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mason jar or a suitable container, mix together the rolled oats, milk, sugar, chia seeds, cardamom powder, salt, saffron, and half of the chopped pistachios. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Refrigerate: Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. Let the oats soak for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, up to 2 days for a creamier consistency.
- Adjust Sweetness and Serve: Before serving, stir the oats to check the consistency. Add more sugar if desired, and taste to adjust sweetness. Top each serving with the remaining chopped pistachios and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use rolled or old-fashioned oats; instant oats may turn mushy with prolonged soaking.
- If you don’t have saffron, simply omit it; the oats will still be flavorful but with a paler color.
- Adjust sugar quantity according to your taste preferences.
- To prepare cardamom powder more easily, grind a handful of green cardamoms in a dry grinder and store the powder in a sealed bag in the freezer for future use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
