Sweet Potato Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds
From Nicole Perry, POPSUGAR Fitness
Notes
I like to add some sort of nut or seed as a topping both for satiety and flavor. Some favorite alternatives to the chopped walnuts include pepitas, sliced almonds, chopped pecans (all toasted), almond butter, and Trader Joe's Super Seed and Ancient Grain Blend [1]. Sturdier items like the pecans and almond butter hold up well if added ahead of time, if you want to completely batch-prep these overnight oats; pepitas, sliced almonds, and the Super Seed blend are best added shortly before eating or they'll get a bit soggy.
A 14-ounce working glass [2] is the ideal volume for the oats, but if you'd like something with a more secure lid (this is important if you'd like to take the oats with you to work), a pint-sized mason jar works but will have more headroom.
To make gluten-free, use gluten-free oats.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Large pinch salt
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup sweet potato puree
1 tablespoon ginger juice [3] or microplaned fresh ginger
- Toppings:
1 medjool date, pitted and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped toasted walnuts
Maple syrup, optional
Directions
- In a 14-ounce working glass or pint-sized mason jar, mix together the dry ingredients (oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt), then add the wet ingredients (almond milk, sweet potato puree, and ginger juice) and mix. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Once set up, top with chopped date and walnuts, and drizzle with maple syrup (if you'd like).
Information
- Category
- Breakfast/Brunch
- Cuisine
- North American
- Yield
- Serves 1