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Vanilla Bean Overnight Oats

This dish involves soaking rolled oats in a mixture of milk, vanilla bean paste, and sweetener to create a creamy, chilled breakfast. The oats absorb the liquid over time, developing a soft, pudding-like texture with a fragrant vanilla aroma and visible flecks of vanilla bean seeds.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats preferably old-fashioned oats
  • 3/4 cup milk dairy or plant-based alternative
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste for aroma and appearance
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup optional sweetener

Equipment

  • Jar or container with lid
  • Mixing spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spoon or fork for stirring

Method
 

  1. Measure out the rolled oats and pour them into a clean jar or container with a lid.
  2. Add the milk, vanilla bean paste, and sweetener to the jar with oats.
  3. Secure the lid on the jar and shake vigorously until the mixture is well combined and the oats are evenly coated.
  4. Place the jar in the refrigerator and let it soak for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, allowing the oats to absorb the liquid and soften.
  5. Remove the jar from the fridge and stir the oats to redistribute the soaked mixture. Observe the creamy, pudding-like texture with visible vanilla flecks.
  6. Serve the overnight oats directly from the jar or transfer into a bowl, garnishing with fresh fruit, nuts, or additional sweetener, if desired.