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Creamy Fig and Orange Overnight Oats
Sweet dried figs and bright mandarin oranges transform ordinary rolled oats into a morning treat you'll actually look forward to. Creamy Greek yogurt and milk soften the grains as they chill, while chopped pecans bring a rich, nutty finish. Relying on pantry staples like canned citrus means you can mix this up year-round without hunting for out-of-season fruit. Just stir everything together before bed, and you'll wake up to a wholesome, ready-to-eat breakfast.
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
- 1In a large container with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oats, oranges, pecans, figs, honey, nutmeg, and salt. Add the yogurt and milk, stirring well until everything is completely blended. Mixing thoroughly ensures the oats soften evenly.
- 2Secure the lid and place the container in the refrigerator to chill for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- 3Divide the chilled oat mixture evenly into four bowls or portable containers just before eating.
Nutrition
327kcal
Calories
13g
Protein
12g
Fat
6g
Fiber
123mg
Sodium
9mg
Cholesterol
Notes
- Flavor swap: For a Mediterranean twist, drizzle a little olive oil and add an extra pinch of salt over your oats just before eating. The buttery oil pairs surprisingly well with the sweet fruit.
- Zero waste: Don't throw away the juice from the canned oranges. Mix it with sparkling water over ice for a quick, refreshing morning beverage.
- Storage: Keep the prepared oats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.