Overnight Oats with Dates is the ultimate no-fuss, nutritious breakfast option that combines the creamy texture of soaked oats in milk and yogurt with the natural sweetness of dates.
For me, it was a journey from not enjoying traditional oat porridge to loving overnight oats was a pretty exciting transformation! It’s interesting how textures and flavors can completely change our perception of a dish!
You may not have been a fan of oats porridge due to its mushy texture, warm temperature, or perhaps the lack of flavor it often has when not dressed up with ingredients. However, overnight oats offer a completely different experience that’s fresh, creamy, and packed with flavor.
When I first tried overnight oats, the combination of the cold, soft, yet slightly chewy texture of soaked oats must have felt refreshing and enjoyable compared to the hot, runnier consistency of porridge. The natural sweetness of dates or any added fruits likely made the flavor more exciting and satisfying.
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Why Should You Make This Overnight Oats with Dates
- Time-Saving and Convenient
- Easy-to-prepare
- No Fire Cooking
- Nutritious and Balanced
- Tasty
- Budget-friendly
Ingredients
Oats: Rolled oats is the key ingredients of this recipe of overnight oats. It provides a hearty texture and a good source of fiber and energy.
Yogurt: Yogurt adds a rich, creamy texture to the oats, making them smoother and more indulgent. It helps the oats thicken as they soak overnight, providing a nice, pudding-like consistency when you wake up.
Milk: Milk is mainly used to soak the oats, making them soft, easy to digest, and creamy by morning.
Dates & Nuts: Natural sweeteners packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They add a rich, caramel-like flavor to your oats. Nuts add crunchy texture to the oats.
Others: Chia seeds, honey (optional), etc.
Instructions
Here are few simple steps that you can follow and learn how to make overnight oats with dates.
At first, deseed the dates and chop them. Once done, keep them aside.
Now take a glass jar or bowl and place the rolled oats as your base.
Follow this by pouring in the milk and yogurt, ensuring they combine with the oats to create a creamy and smooth consistency.
For sweetness, you may add a drizzle of honey, though this step is optional depending on your preference for natural flavors.
Sprinkle in a teaspoon of chia seeds for a nutrient boost. Then, add chopped dates and mix them.
Once all the ingredients are combined, cover the jar with its lid or simply cover the bowl with a cling wrap.
Place the container in the refrigerator overnight, or at least for 4-6 hours, allowing the oats to soak up the liquid and soften to a creamy consistency. The longer they sit, the more flavorful the oats become as they absorb the milk and yogurt.
The next morning, take the jar or bowl out of the fridge. Give it a good stir to mix any ingredients that may have settled.
For an added crunch and a protein boost, top your overnight oats with some roasted assorted nuts of your choice. You can also add a few more chopped dates for additional sweetness and texture.
Now, you’re ready to enjoy a delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make breakfast or snack that’s packed with the goodness of fiber, protein, and good fats!
Substitutions
Replace milk with plant-based options like almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, or soy milk for a dairy-free version.
Use Greek yogurt for added protein or replace it with coconut yogurt or cashew yogurt for a vegan option.
Swap rolled oats with steel-cut oats for a chewier texture, or quick oats for a softer consistency.
Top tips
- Selection of oats plays a key role in this recipe. Use rolled oats for the best consistency. Quick oats may turn mushy, while steel-cut oats might remain too firm unless soaked longer.
- Dates add natural sweetness, so taste your mix before adding honey, syrup, or other sweeteners. You might not need extra!
- Cutting dates into small pieces ensures their sweetness is evenly distributed throughout the oats.
- While 4-6 hours of soaking is enough, overnight soaking allows the flavors to deepen, resulting in richer oats.
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Overnight Oats with Dates
Materials
- ½ cup Rolled Oats
- ¼ cup Yogurt
- ½ cup Milk
- 1 tablespoon Honey optional
- 1 teaspoon Chia Seeds
- 4-5 nos Dates deseeded and chopped
- 1-2 tablespoon Assorted nuts optional
Instructions
- In a glass jar or a bowl, add the rolled oats.
- Next pour in the milk and yogurt.
- Add honey (optional), chia seeds and chopped dates. Stir in everything.
- Close the lid of the jar or cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4-6 hours).
- Next day morning, give it a stir and add some roasted assorted nuts, chopped dates and enjoy.
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