Cranberry Overnight Oats Recipe
A delicious and nutritious Cranberry Overnight Oats recipe featuring creamy Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and a homemade tangy cranberry sauce. Perfect for a quick, make-ahead breakfast that is bursting with flavors of cinnamon and fresh cranberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Overnight Oats
- 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 tsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk (or dairy/dairy substitute of your choice)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Cranberry Sauce
- 6 oz. fresh cranberries (about 1/2 bag)
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp orange juice or apple cider
- 2 Tbsp water
Instructions
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the old-fashioned oats, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, milk, and cinnamon. Stir thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly mixed.
- Layer the Oats and Cranberry Sauce: In two 8 oz. mason jars, alternate layers of the oat mixture and cranberry sauce. Start with approximately 3 Tbsp oats, then 2 Tbsp cranberry sauce, repeat once more, and finish by topping each jar with the remaining oat mixture. This layering adds texture and flavor contrast.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Place the jars in the refrigerator and let them chill for at least 8 hours or overnight. This allows the oats and chia seeds to soak and soften, creating a creamy texture.
- Prepare Cranberry Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine fresh cranberries, sugar, honey, orange juice (or apple cider), and water. Stir occasionally as the mixture heats.
- Cook until Cranberries Burst: Continue cooking for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the liquid begins to reduce.
- Simmer to Thicken: Lower the heat to low and simmer the sauce for an additional 10 minutes. Keep stirring gently until the sauce thickens and becomes syrupy in consistency.
- Cool Cranberry Sauce: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the cranberry sauce to cool completely before using it to layer in the oats.
Notes
- For dairy-free options, use almond milk or oat milk and coconut yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
- Adjust the sweetness of the cranberry sauce by adding more or less sugar and honey according to taste.
- Overnight oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making them perfect for meal prep.
- Use fresh or frozen cranberries to make the sauce depending on availability.
- Feel free to add toppings such as nuts, seeds, or additional fresh fruit before serving.
Keywords: overnight oats, cranberry sauce, healthy breakfast, make ahead breakfast, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, fall recipe
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