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Blood Orange Overnight Oats

Blood Orange Overnight Oats for a Zesty Morning Boost

Enjoy a vibrant and nutritious breakfast with these Blood Orange Overnight Oats that provide a refreshing start to your day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Refrigeration Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup oats can substitute with rolled oats or gluten-free oats
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds substitute with flax seeds if needed
  • 1 cup milk use dairy or any plant-based milk
  • ½ cup unsweetened yogurt optional; increase milk for a vegan version
For the Flavor
  • ½ cup blood orange juice can substitute with regular orange juice
  • ½ cup chopped blood orange use regular orange if blood oranges aren't available
For the Crunch
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts switch with your favorite nuts or seeds if desired
  • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds replace with berries or omit if unavailable
For Sweetness
  • to taste honey or use agave syrup for a vegan option

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • sealed container
  • Silicone spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine oats and chia seeds. Pour in milk and stir well to ensure all oats are fully submerged.
  2. Incorporate unsweetened yogurt into the oat mixture and stir vigorously until thoroughly combined.
  3. Slowly pour in blood orange juice, followed by chopped blood oranges and walnuts. Stir gently to fold in the flavors.
  4. Transfer mixture into a sealed container. Refrigerate overnight, allowing a minimum of 6 hours for the oats to soften.
  5. In the morning, stir your Blood Orange Overnight Oats and top with fresh pomegranate seeds or honey if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These oats can be kept in the fridge for up to three days. Feel free to customize with different fruits or nuts based on availability.

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