Blackberry & Pear Overnight Oats
Sometimes you just need a quick bite in the morning or something to curb a midnight sweet tooth. This is a great go-to recipe for any time of the day. Easy to prep and simple to make substitutions with what you have on hand. If you prefer to use regular milk instead of coconut milk, swap it out! If you want to make it dairy-free, exchange the Greek yogurt with your choice of dairy-free yogurt. You’ve got frozen blueberries instead of blackberries? Easy swap! The only ingredient that must stay is the rolled oats; they are the best option for soaking. Save the steel-cut and quick cook oats for your warm bowls of porridge.
Serves 4
For the oats:
- 2 c. full-fat coconut milk
- 1 c. Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ tsp. cardamom
- ¼ tsp. cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 2 c. old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 pears, sliced for serving
For the Blackberry-Chia Jam:
- ¼ c. water
- ¼ c. maple syrup
- 1 lemon peel
- 2 c. blackberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp. chia seeds
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Instructions:
- In a large bowl, whisk the coconut milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt until smooth. Add the rolled oats and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but ideally overnight.
- To make the Blackberry-Chia Jam, add the water, maple syrup, and lemon peel to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to low boil and reduce to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the lemon peel and add the blackberries. Cook on low heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries are bursting (you will need to cook longer if using frozen). Add the chia seeds, cook for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from the heat and place in a glass bowl to cool (yields about 1 cup).
- When ready to serve, top the chilled overnight oats with a dollop or two of Blackberry-Chia Jam and sliced pears.
PRO TIP: Portion out into 4 individual servings using mason jars before chilling in the refrigerator; it makes for easy grab-and-go mornings.
