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Baklava Overnight Oats Recipe

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Delicious and nutritious Baklava Overnight Oats inspired by the classic dessert, featuring a crunchy nut topping with pistachios, walnuts, and warm spices like cinnamon and lime zest. This creamy, wholesome breakfast combines old fashioned oats soaked in non-dairy milk and yogurt, sweetened with maple syrup, and topped with fresh fruits and a crunchy nut mixture for texture and flavor.

Ingredients

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For the Baklava Nut Topping

  • 2 tablespoons raw pistachios, or roasted unsalted pistachios
  • 1 tablespoon almond flour
  • 1 tablespoon walnuts, or pecans or more pistachios
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

For the Oats

  • 1 1/4 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon or more maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 to 1 cup nondairy milk (such as almond, oat, soy, or coconut milk)
  • 2 tablespoons non-dairy yogurt

To Serve

  • Fruits of choice such as oranges, banana, or berries

Instructions

  1. Make the baklava nut mixture: Use a food processor or a knife to chop the pistachios, almond flour, walnuts (or pecans or extra pistachios) into a coarse mixture. Transfer to a bowl and add salt, lime zest, and cinnamon if using. Mix well, then add maple syrup and stir until the mixture is slightly sticky.
  2. Make the oat mixture: Heat the non-dairy milk until hot, either on the stovetop or in the microwave. In a bowl, combine the old fashioned oats, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, non-dairy yogurt, lime zest, and 3/4 cup of the heated milk. Stir everything well until combined. Fold in about one-quarter to one-third of the nut mixture. Let this sit for 5 to 10 minutes to let the oats absorb the liquid.
  3. Adjust consistency: If the oat mixture becomes too thick after resting, add more non-dairy milk 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, mixing well to reach desired consistency.
  4. Assemble: Prepare mason jars or serving containers. Spoon the oat mixture into the jars, then top with the remaining baklava nut mixture. Optionally sprinkle with hemp seeds. Add sliced fruits like oranges, banana, or berries on top.
  5. Refrigerate: Store the assembled jars in the fridge for up to four days, allowing the oats to soak overnight and flavors to meld.
  6. Optional filo crisp topping: Brush a filo sheet with oil, sprinkle a mixture of 1 teaspoon brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon on top, then bake for 10 minutes or until crisp. Break into pieces and serve on the side or use as a crunchy topping.

Notes

  • Use any combination of nuts you prefer or have on hand for the topping.
  • Heating the non-dairy milk helps soften the oats more quickly but is optional — you can also soak overnight with cold milk.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup to taste.
  • Add hemp seeds on top for an extra boost of nutrition and texture.
  • The overnight oats can be stored in the fridge for up to four days, making it suitable for meal prep.
  • The filo crisp topping is optional but adds a delightful crunch reminiscent of baklava pastry.

Keywords: overnight oats, baklava oats, vegan breakfast, healthy oats, nut topping, make ahead oats, dairy free, plant based breakfast

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