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Asha's Chai-Spiced Overnight Oats

Serves

4

Difficulty
Beginner
Asha's Chai-Spiced Overnight Oats
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Asha Loupy

When it comes to adding spice to overnight oats, there's a trick to it. Instead of just mixing everything together, part of the liquid is heated with the spices, allowing the warming flavors to bloom and tame any raw spicy taste. Then, the rest of the liquid, yogurt, and sweetener is mixed in, which cools the liquid down so you aren't adding the oats and chia seeds to boiling hot milk. After an overnight rest, the result is a comforting bowlful that is great cold or can be heated up on the stove or in the microwave. The most fun part about overnight oats is really what toppings you choose—we like a mix of seasonal fruit and either nuts or some store-bought granola for crunch, plus a little sprinkle of flaky sea salt to lift everything up. And, if you really want to get fancy, you can add a drizzle of tahini or a spoonful of your fave nut butter, jam, or fruit curd.

A note about texture: If you like your oats on the thicker side, reduce the milk of your choice by ¼ cup (using 2 cups total). Also, some people like to blend their overnight oats for a smoother texture, but we prefer a more rustic texture.

Ingredients

  • 2 to 2¼ cups (473 to 532ml) plant-based milk or cow’s milk
  • 2 tablespoons Chai Spice Blend
  • ⅓ cup (76g) plain or vanilla yogurt
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup or date syrup
  • ½ teaspoon Surya Salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
  • 2 cups (192g) rolled oats
  • ¼ cup (32g) chia seeds
Choose-your-own-topping adventure
  • Seasonal fruit, like berries, stone fruit, and orange supremes
  • Roasted nuts, like walnuts, pistachios, or pecans
  • Granola (store-bought or homemade!)
  • A drizzle of tahini or spoonful of nut butter
  • Maple or date syrup, to taste
  • Flaky sea salt, for finishing

Methods

  1. Place 1 cup milk of your choice and the Chai Spice Blend in a small saucepan over medium heat, cover, and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes to bloom the spices. Transfer to a heat-proof container, add the yogurt, maple syrup, salt, vanilla extract, if using, and remaining 1 to 1¼ cups milk of your choice, and whisk to combine. (Alternatively, you can skip this step and just mix all the wet ingredients together in a container, but the spices will taste a little raw.)
  2. Stir in the rolled oats and chia seeds, cover, and refrigerate for at least 12 hours (but, 18 to 24 is ideal to give the oats and chia seeds plenty of time to slowly absorb and hydrate). To enjoy cold, spoon the desired amount into a bowl and garnish with the toppings of your choice. To serve hot, spoon the desired amount into a saucepan and heat gently over medium heat until warmed through or place in a bowl and microwave in 1 minute increments until warmed through, then garnish with your desired toppings. Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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