This overnight oats recipe features the natural sweetness of dates and the delightful crunch of pine nuts, creating a delicious and nutritious breakfast that’s perfect for meal prepping. Packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats, it provides sustained energy to kickstart your day.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup rolled oats (old-fashioned or quick oats)
• ½ cup unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, oat, coconut, etc.)
• ½ cup plain yogurt (Greek yogurt for extra protein)
• 2-3 pitted dates, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped pine nuts
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Combine the dry ingredients: 

In a jar or container with a lid, combine the rolled oats, chopped dates, pine nuts, cinnamon, and salt.

Add the wet ingredients: 

Pour in the plant-based milk and yogurt.

Stir well: 

Stir all the ingredients together until well combined and the oats are coated evenly.

Refrigerate overnight: 

Cover the jar or container tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the oats to soften and absorb the flavors.

Enjoy!: 

In the morning, stir the oats again. Enjoy them cold or warmed up in the microwave for a comforting and delicious breakfast.

Preparation Time:

Approximately 5 minutes.

Chilling Time:

Approximately 4-6 hours or overnight.

Nutritional Values (per serving, without optional add-ins)

Nutrition	Values
Calories	320
Protein	8g
Fat	12g
Carbohydrates	42g
Fiber	6g
Sugar	18g

Tips:

• To make the dates easier to chop, you can soak them in hot water for a few minutes to soften them.
• If you don’t have pine nuts, you can substitute them with other chopped nuts like almonds, walnuts, or pecans.
• You can adjust the sweetness to your preference by adding more or less chopped dates or using a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup.
• For an extra creamy texture, add a tablespoon of nut butter (almond butter, peanut butter, etc.) to the base mixture.
• This recipe is easily customizable! Feel free to experiment with different fruits, nuts, seeds, and spices to create your own unique flavor combinations.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Enjoy the convenience and versatility of this Date & Pine Nut Overnight Oatmeal recipe, providing a delicious and nutritious way to start your day!