Description
A delicious and healthy recipe for saffron-infused overnight oats, perfect for a quick Indian breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or your preferred milk)
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron strands
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1/4 cup mixed chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, or walnuts)
- 1/2 cup fresh fruit pieces (mango, banana, or berries)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Begin by gently warming the almond milk in a saucepan. Once warm, add the saffron strands and allow them to steep for about 10 minutes, enhancing the milk with their rich color and flavor.
- In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, honey or maple syrup, ground cardamom, vanilla essence, and a pinch of salt until evenly combined.
- Gradually pour the saffron-infused almond milk into the oat mixture, stirring continuously to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Spoon the mixture into individual jars or airtight containers, making sure to leave some space at the top.
- Generously sprinkle the chopped nuts and fresh fruit on top of each jar.
- Seal the jars and place them in the refrigerator overnight, or for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the oats to absorb the flavors and soften.
- When ready to enjoy, give the oats a thorough stir and savor them cold or heat them in the microwave for a quick and delightful breakfast.
Notes
- For an extra creamy texture, consider stirring in a tablespoon of Greek yogurt just before serving.
- Feel free to explore different spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to add a unique twist to the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Healthy Saffron Overnight Oats, Quick Indian Breakfast