Strawberry Almond Butter Overnight Oats
Servings: 5
Ingredients
Almond Butter Overnight Oats
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats or quick cook oats*
- 2 to 2 ½ cups unsweetened plant-based milk, more or less as needed
- ⅔ cup unsweetened plain plant-based yogurt**
- ⅓ to ½ cup natural "drippy" almond butter, stirred thoroughly before measuring
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup, more or less to taste
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 to 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
Strawberry Compote
- 2 pounds fresh or frozen strawberries***
- 4 to 6 tablespoons pure maple syrup, less or more to taste (will depend on the natural sweetness of your strawberries)
- Pinch sea salt
Instructions
For the Almond Butter Overnight Oats
- In a large airtight container, whisk together the oats, milk, yogurt, almond butter, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla, and sea salt until creamy.
- Refrigerate overnight if you used whole rolled oats or for 2 to 4 hours if you used quick cook oats.
- If the consistency is too thick, whisk in more plant-based milk until desired texture is reached. If the consistency is too thin, whisk in more chia seeds, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired texture is reached.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
For the Strawberry Compote
- In a large walled sauté pan (or shallow saucepan), combine the strawberries, maple syrup, and salt over medium-high heat. Bring to a rapid simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the fruit begins to break down.
- Remove from the heat and use the back of a fork to roughly mash any remaining large pieces of fruit.
- Let cool completely.
- Transfer to a large airtight glass jar or container and store in the refrigerator. Can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for up to one month.
To Assemble
- When you're ready to enjoy, layer the overnight oats with the compote and top as desired. My favorite toppings are fresh fruit, nuts + seeds, and a drizzle of drippy almond butter.
Notes
*Quick cook oats are rolled oats that have been ground into a finer grain. Use these if you want to cut down on the chill/thickening time. If you're not able to find them, don't fret. Simply add several cups old-fashioned rolled oats to a food processor and process for 20 to 30 seconds, or until ground into a coarse meal. Then, measure off what you need for the recipe and store the leftovers in an airtight jar.
**In a pinch, omit the yogurt and use more plant-based milk in its place.
***If you don't have frozen strawberries on hand, use any frozen fruit or berries (just be sure to adjust the maple syrup amount depending on the natural sweetness of the fruit, using more or less to taste). If you don't have frozen fruit on hand, use fruit preserves or jam instead.
**In a pinch, omit the yogurt and use more plant-based milk in its place.
***If you don't have frozen strawberries on hand, use any frozen fruit or berries (just be sure to adjust the maple syrup amount depending on the natural sweetness of the fruit, using more or less to taste). If you don't have frozen fruit on hand, use fruit preserves or jam instead.