What kind of oats are best for overnight oats?

I have found that quick cooking and old fashioned rolled oats work best for overnight oat recipes. Steel cut oats are not a great choice because they remain too firm if only soaked. Some people find that quick oats get mushy when prepped multiple days in advance, but they have been fine in my experience. For prepping a few days out, you may want to use rolled oats but it is up to preference!

How long do overnight oats need to sit?

When using quick oats, as little as 2 hours is needed for the oats to set. However, I would recommend preparing them the day before and allowing the oats to sit overnight to ensure they are fully soaked and hydrated.

Can this recipe be made vegan?

Yes, this recipe can easily be made vegan. Choose a dairy-free milk and yogurt (such as soy or coconut), use maple syrup as a sweetener and opt for a plant-based protein powder, if using.

Do Pistachio Latte Overnight Oats contain caffeine?

Because this recipe contains espresso/coffee, it does contain caffeine. A double shot of espresso (1/4 cup or 60mL) contains approximately 120mg of caffeine . If you are trying to reduce your intake, opt for decaf or replace a portion (or the whole amount) of coffee in the recipe with additional milk.

Pistachio Latte Overnight Oats

Description

Packed with fiber, protein and healthy fats, these oats make a balanced breakfast that will keep you feeling full and energized for hours.

Ingredients

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For the Pistachio Latte Overnight Oats:

1/4 cup milk

1/4 cup espresso or strong coffee

1 tablespoon pistachio butter

1 tablespoon sweetener (honey or maple syrup)

1/2 cup oats (quick or old fashioned rolled – see notes)

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1 tablespoon ground flaxseed

2 tablespoons protein powder (optional)

For the Pistachio Crema:

1/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt

1 teaspoon pistachio butter

Toppings:

chopped pistachios (optional)

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Instructions

For the Overnight Oats:

In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, espresso, sweetener and pistachio butter.
Add the oats, chia seeds, ground flaxseed and protein powder, if using. Stir until well combined and no dry ingredients remain.
Cover and let oats sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours and up to 5 days.

For the Pistachio Crema:

Stir together the vanilla yogurt and pistachio butter until well combined.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve the oats.

To Serve:

Remove overnight oats from the fridge.
Top with pistachio crema and chopped pistachios (if desired) and enjoy!

Notes

Any type of milk will work, dairy or non-dairy (almond, soy, oat, coconut etc.)
Be sure to use quick cooking or old-fashioned rolled oats. Steel cut oats may remain too firm after only soaking.
If you can’t find pistachio butter, you can make your own by blending roasted pistachios in a food processor or high powered blender until smooth and creamy.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American