Orange Creamsicle Overnight Oats
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Orange Creamsicle Overnight Oats
Description
The recipe blends oats with almond milk, Greek yogurt, and freshly squeezed mandarin orange juice and pieces, along with chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. After stirring thoroughly, the mixture soaks in the refrigerator for at least two hours or ideally overnight to soften the oats and develop a cream-like consistency.
The presence of mandarin orange juice and pieces brings a bright, citrus flavor reminiscent of creamsicles. Chia seeds add slight body and nutrition, while maple syrup provides a subtle sweetness. Toppings such as more orange sections, sliced almonds, and a dollop of yogurt can be added before serving for extra texture and creaminess.
These overnight oats offer a convenient make-ahead breakfast option that balances creamy dairy alternatives and fresh fruit for a refreshing start to the day.
The oats expand after soaking, so avoid overfilling containers. Portion control is helpful if preparing in bulk. The recipe can be customized with different toppings as preferred.
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup almond milk
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 mandarin orange juiced
- 1 mandarin orange sliced
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings (optional)
- mandarin orange sections mandarin orange, sliced almonds, dollop yogurt
- almond
- yogurt
Instructions
- Stir ingredients and soak overnight. In a sealable jar or bowl, add the rolled oats, almond milk, yogurt, mandarin oranges (juice and pieces), chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla. Give it a stir until it's well combined. Then let it soak in the fridge for at least 2 hours (but it's best to soak overnight for 8 hours).
- Add toppings. Top your orange creamsicle overnight oats with more oranges, sliced almonds, and a dollop of yogurt if you'd like!
Notes
- Overnight oats will increase in volume by about 10 to 15%; do not overfill containers.
- When preparing in large batches, serve about 1 ½ cups per portion after soaking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 413kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 606mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 1207IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 389mg | 39% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.