Amazing 1-Minute Candy Cane Overnight Oats Joy
Enjoy the festive flavors of the season with these Candy Cane Overnight Oats. This recipe is a simple, make-ahead breakfast that brings holiday cheer to your morning routine. It is a healthy way to start your day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes plus overnight chilling
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook, Chilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 drop red food coloring (optional, for color)
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess)
Instructions
- In a jar or container, combine the rolled oats, milk, chia seeds, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, maple syrup, and food coloring if using.
- Stir well until all ingredients are mixed evenly.
- Cover the container and place it in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
- In the morning, stir the oats. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash more milk.
- Stir in the Greek yogurt, if using.
- Top with the crushed peppermint candies just before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute almond or soy milk for regular milk.
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract to your taste preference. Start small.
- Crush your candy canes in a plastic bag using a rolling pin for easy topping.
- For a sweeter oat, add a little more maple syrup before chilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: Estimate depends on milk choice
- Sugar: Estimate depends on sweetener
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: Low to moderate
- Saturated Fat: Low
- Unsaturated Fat: Low
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Moderate
- Fiber: High
- Protein: Moderate
- Cholesterol: Low
