Description
Make these sticky date blended overnight oats for a gluten-free, dairy-free, nutritious breakfast that tastes like sticky toffee pudding!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 3/4 to 1 cup water
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup nondairy milk or Greek yogurt (see notes)
- 2 to 3 pitted dates, chopped or soaked for easier blending (about 1/4 cup chopped)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, optional (see notes)
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 2 to 3 tablespoons nondairy milk or creamer, as needed
- 2 teaspoons creamy almond butter, cashew butter, or other nut or seed butter of choice (see notes)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Mix-In
- Protein powder
- Pinch of cinnamon
Optional Toppings
- Chopped nuts
- Additional chopped dates
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add the water and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the rolled oats, reduce the heat to low, and cook partially covered for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and creamy. Add a splash of milk or water while cooking if the oats become too thick or dry.
- Alternatively, cook the oats in the microwave according to the package directions, adding more milk or water as needed.
- Transfer the cooked oats to a blender. Add the nondairy milk or Greek yogurt, dates, and honey or maple syrup, if using.
- Blend using an immersion blender, regular blender, or food processor until mostly smooth, leaving a little texture if desired.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl or airtight container. Stir in the chia seeds, nondairy milk or creamer, nut butter, vanilla extract, an additional pinch of salt, and protein powder, if using.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- Stir before serving, adding an extra splash of milk as needed to reach your desired consistency.Top with chopped nuts, additional dates, and a pinch of cinnamon, if desired.
Notes
- Dates: Dates add natural sweetness and texture and help the oats keep well. You can substitute 1/2 to 1 banana, but the oats may not stay fresh as long.
- Honey or maple syrup: The dates naturally sweeten the oats, so additional sweetener is optional. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey or maple syrup for a sweeter, more caramel-like flavor, especially if using tart Greek yogurt or less-sweet dates.
- Greek yogurt: Use Greek yogurt for a creamier texture and extra protein. Nondairy yogurt may also be used in place of Greek yogurt or almond milk.
- Nut butter: Almond or cashew butter works best. Peanut butter and tahini can be overpowering and won’t give the same sticky date flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill time 4 hours or overnight:
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: blend, Boiling, Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cup or 1 generous portion
- Calories: 340-345
- Sugar: 15-16 grams using 3 Deglet Noor dates
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 9-10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 -54 grams
- Fiber: 9-10 grams
- Protein: 9-10 grams
- Cholesterol: 0mg