Description
A festive Christmas-themed overnight oats recipe inspired by holiday flavors—combining creamy oats with warming spices, cranberry, orange, and a touch of sweetness. Designed as a base representing the style found in ’12 Best Christmas Overnight Oats Recipes.’
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or nondairy)
- 1/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp dried cranberries
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- Optional topping: crushed pecans or pistachios
Instructions
- In a jar or airtight container, combine the oats, milk, yogurt, cranberries, maple syrup, orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chia seeds.
- Stir until well mixed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, stir again and adjust consistency with a splash of milk if needed.
- Top with crushed nuts for extra holiday crunch.
Notes
- Swap cranberries for chopped dried cherries or festive red-green sprinkles for kids.
- Use dairy-free yogurt and milk for a vegan version.
- Make multiple jars for an easy Christmas morning breakfast spread.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American