Pistachio Overnight Oats (Print Version)

A creamy mix of oats, pistachios, and chia seeds soaked overnight for a quick, nourishing breakfast.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

→ Nuts

07 - 2 tablespoons shelled pistachios, chopped

→ Toppings

08 - Additional chopped pistachios (optional)
09 - Fresh fruit or berries (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a jar or bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, pistachios, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and honey or maple syrup if using. Stir until well combined.
02 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
03 - In the morning, stir the oats and adjust consistency if needed. Top with extra pistachios and fresh fruit or berries if desired. Enjoy cold, or warm gently in the microwave for 1-2 minutes if preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's genuinely no-cook and tastes indulgent without any actual effort on busy mornings.
  • The pistachio-Greek yogurt combo creates this subtle, creamy richness that feels like treating yourself, not eating health food.
  • You can prep five jars on Sunday and have breakfast sorted all week, which honestly saves your sanity.
02 -
  • Rolled oats are non-negotiable here—instant oats will turn into wallpaper paste overnight, and trust me, that's not the texture you want.
  • If your overnight oats feel too thick in the morning, a splash of milk fixes it instantly; if they're too thin, you didn't use enough chia seeds or yogurt for next time.
  • The pistachios stay crispy on top if you add them right before eating, but mixing them in when you prep is also delicious, just different.
03 -
  • The texture improves the longer these sit, so overnight is better than just two hours, though anything after six hours tastes essentially the same.
  • If you're batch-prepping and worried about the pistachios getting soft, add them fresh in the morning or prepare extra chopped ones separately to sprinkle on top.
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