Description
This Indian Overnight Oats recipe is a creamy and flavorful twist on traditional overnight oats, infused with cardamom, saffron, and topped with crunchy pistachios. Perfect for a quick, nutritious, and delicious breakfast that requires minimal prep and delivers rich, aromatic flavors inspired by Indian cuisine.
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 with your fingertips
Toppings
- 3 tablespoons Raw pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mason jar or a suitable container, combine the rolled oats, full fat milk, sugar, chia seeds, cardamom powder, a pinch of salt, and crushed saffron. Stir well to distribute all the ingredients evenly.
- Refrigerate: Cover the jar or container with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, but it can be kept for up to 2 days for convenience.
- Add Pistachios and Adjust Sweetness: Before serving, stir in half of the chopped pistachios. Taste the oats and if you prefer it sweeter, mix in additional sugar according to your preference.
- Serve: Enjoy your Indian overnight oats topped with the remaining chopped pistachios for added crunch and flavor.
Notes
- Oats – Use rolled or old fashioned oats for best texture; instant oats can become mushy after soaking.
- Saffron – Optional, but it adds color and aromatic flavor. Omit if unavailable; the color will be pale but the flavor remains delicious.
- Sugar – Adjust the amount of sugar to your taste preference, or use alternatives like honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Milk – Full fat milk provides creaminess, but any milk (dairy or plant-based) can be used.
- Storage – Can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/2 of recipe)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
