Pistachio overnight oats

Sweet, rich and nutty pistachio overnight oats.

Green might not be the obvious colour that comes to mind when thinking of a sweet breakfast, but this pistachio green overnight oats will not disappoint. That rich, slightly sweet and crunchiness from the pistachios, together with the creamy oats is so good.

PISTACHIOS

Pistachios are one of my favourite nuts. They are slightly sweet, but rich, almost buttery in flavour.

They work well with both sweet and savoury dishes. You will be surprised how just a few toasted pistachios on a salad can complete the dish.

Pistachios are very nutritious and offer several health benefits. They are wonderful to include in breakfasts as they are high in fiber, which helps make us feel fuller for longer.

TO MAKE THIS YOU WILL NEED

OATS

I suggest an old fashioned rolled oats. Make sure it is gluten-free certified, if needed

PISTACHIO BUTTER

Make sure to use one that doesn't have any added sugars or oils. I used a crunchy pistachio butter, but that is a personal preference as I love a bit of crunch. Feel free to use a smooth one.

ALMOND MILK

Almond milk is my preferred option, but you can use any unsweetened milk. Oat milk and cashew milk work wonderfully well too.

SWEETENESS

My go-to is a mashed banana as it boosts the nutrition and natural sweetness. Other good options are date syrup, maple syrup or honey (vegan alternative if needed).

PLANT YOGHURT

This is only optional, but recommended. It adds a rich, creamy texture.

EASY TO MAKE

It's as easy as mixing it all together and letting it soak overnight or for at least 30 minutes. No cooking required.

Simple!

MEAL PREP

Make a few batches at the same time and store them in the fridge until needed. They will keep for about 4 days.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

Add a bit of orange zest - it's delicious!
a few blueberries
replace the pistachio butter with almond butter.
chia seeds or flaxseeds
a scoop of protein powder

Serves: 1

Time: 10 minutes, plus overnight

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE OVERNIGHT OATS

40g rolled oats
1/2 cup almond milk, unsweetened
1 tbsp unsweetened plant-based yoghurt
1/2 mashed banana or sweetener of choice
2 tsp pistachio butter, smooth or crunchy
pinch of sea salt (unless using a salted pistachio butter)

TO SERVE

1 heaped tbsp plant-based yoghurt. Sweeten with maple syrup if needed.
1 tsp pistachios, roughly chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Add all the ingredients for the overnight oats to a bowl or jar. stir to mix. Cover and place in the fridge, overnight. Add more almond milk if needed.

When ready to serve, add a dollop of yoghurt on top (sweeten with a bit of maple syrup if needed).

Sprinkle with a few chopped pistachios and enjoy!