Indian Overnight Oats – No Yogurt in 10 Minutes
Creamy, spiced Indian-inspired overnight oats made without yogurt — flavored with turmeric, cinnamon, and naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup. Topped with fresh fruits, nuts, and coconut for a wholesome, customizable breakfast ready to grab in the morning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes (plus soaking time)
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook / Overnight
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup almond milk or coconut milk
2 tablespoons chia seeds (or flaxseeds)
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (or agave for vegan)
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
Fresh fruits (banana, mango, or berries), for topping
Chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
Unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or jar, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, turmeric powder, and cinnamon powder.
- Pour in almond milk or coconut milk and stir until evenly combined.
- Add honey or maple syrup and mix well to coat the oats.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- In the morning, stir the mixture and add a splash of milk if it’s too thick.
- Top with fresh fruits, chopped nuts, and coconut flakes.
- Serve cold or warm slightly before eating if preferred.
Notes
Add peanut or almond butter for extra protein and creaminess.
Use cardamom or ginger for additional Indian spice notes.
Adjust sweetness based on fruit ripeness or preference.
Store up to 4 days in the fridge for easy meal prep.
Blend the mixture before chilling for a smoother texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/2 of recipe)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
