Maple-Brown Sugar Overnight Oats

Ingredients

• 2.5 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 2 cup unsweetened soy milk
• 1 cup whole-milk plain strained yogurt, such as Greek-style (Divided between the oat mixture and topping.)
• 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 0.5 tsp salt (Divided.)
• 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon (Plus more for garnish, if desired.)
• 0.125 tsp ground cardamom (Plus more for garnish, if desired.)
• 2 tsp pure maple syrup

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, soy milk, 1/2 cup of the yogurt, dark brown sugar, chia seeds, vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon of the cardamom. Whisk until well blended.

2. 2

   Cover the bowl and refrigerate the oat mixture for at least 8 hours or up to 16 hours.

3. 3

   When ready to serve, combine the remaining 1/2 cup yogurt, maple syrup, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.

4. 4

   Divide the oat mixture among four 8-ounce containers, using about 1 cup of oat mixture per container.

5. 5

   Top each container with 2 tablespoons of the yogurt mixture.

6. 6

   Garnish with additional cinnamon and/or cardamom, if desired.

Notes

The finished overnight oats can be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Optional garnishes mentioned by the source include fresh berries, sliced bananas, or chopped nuts.

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• vegetarian
• make-ahead
• no-cook
• high-fiber
• meal-prep
• refrigerated
• gluten-containing