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mush overnight oats recipe
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This recipe combines creamy, soft oats with a flavorful homemade spiced pear butter swirl for a filling, make-ahead breakfast. The recipe creates a “mushy” texture by using chia seeds and rolled oats, perfect for quick morning meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 medium pears (300 g), cored and diced
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
- 1.25 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 0.25 cup chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Prepare Spiced Pear Butter: In a medium saucepan, simmer the diced pears with brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, lemon juice, and salt over medium-low heat. Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pears are very soft and the mixture thickens like jam.
- Mash and Cool Pear Butter: Mash any large pear pieces with a fork or potato masher for a smoother consistency. Remove from heat and allow the spiced pear butter to cool completely before continuing with the recipe.
- Prepare Oat Base: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly mixed and the chia seeds are not clumping.
- Assemble Overnight Oats: Divide half of the oat mixture between two jars (approximately 1.5 cup capacity each). Add a generous dollop (2-3 tablespoons) of the cooled spiced pear butter on top of the first oat layer. Gently swirl with a knife to create ribbons.
- Refrigerate and Finish Layers: Add the remaining oat mixture to the jars. Place another dollop of pear butter on top of the second layer and gently swirl again. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight to allow the oats to soften and thicken.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve chilled directly from the jar or spoon into a bowl. Add extra pear butter on top for garnish and swirl gently, finishing with a dusting of ground cinnamon if desired.
Notes
For the best texture, ensure the pear butter has cooled completely before mixing with the oats. Store prepared jars in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. If the oats become too thick, add a splash of milk when serving to adjust the consistency.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Bake, Refrigerated
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 515 kcal
- Sugar: 58 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 98 g
- Fiber: 13 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg