Fig and Orange Overnight Oats

Ingredients

• 1⅓ cups gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges in juice, drained, or 1 large orange, peeled and chopped
• ¼ cup chopped dried figs or 3 large fresh figs, chopped 1 tablespoon honey
• ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg or ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon kosher or sea salt
• 1 cup plain 2% Greek yogurt ¾ cup 2% milk

Instructions

1. 1Set aside the juice from the canned oranges and measure out the chopped pecans.
2. 2Combine the oats, oranges, pecans, figs, honey, nutmeg, and salt in a large container with a tight-fitting lid. Pour in the yogurt and milk, stirring until the mixture is completely blended.
3. 3Secure the lid and place the container in the refrigerator to chill for at least eight hours or overnight.
4. 4Portion the chilled oat mixture evenly into four individual bowls or portable containers before eating.
5. 5Drizzle a small amount of olive oil and sprinkle an extra pinch of salt over each portion for a savory Mediterranean finish.
6. 6Stir the olive oil and salt into the top layer of the oats to blend the savory notes with the sweet fruit and nuts.
7. 7Pour the reserved mandarin orange juice into a glass over ice.
8. 8Top the juice with sparkling water for a quick morning beverage to enjoy with your breakfast.

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