No-Cook Fruit & Nut Overnight Oats Parfait

Ingredients

_For the Oats Layer:_
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds

_For the Yogurt Layer:_
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

_For the Toppings:_
- 1/4 cup mixed nuts and seeds (e.g., almonds, pistachios, flax seeds, hemp seeds)
- 1/4 cup dried fruit (e.g., raisins, dried cranberries, chopped dates)
- 1/2 cup assorted fresh berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- 1/4 cup granola
- 1/2 cup diced fresh fruits (e.g., peaches, mangoes, nectarines, bananas)
- 1 tablespoon nut butter (peanut butter, almond butter, or tahini)
- 1 tablespoon fruit chia jam (berry, peach, or cherry)
- 1 teaspoon sweetener (maple syrup or date syrup)
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- Dash of pumpkin pie spice blend or cardamom
- Optional: cocoa powder and shredded coconut for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oats:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the old-fashioned rolled oats, milk, salt, cinnamon, and chia seeds. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.

2. Refrigerate the Oats:
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and soften.

3. Prepare the Yogurt:
- In a separate bowl, mix the plain Greek yogurt with honey and, if using, the vanilla extract. Stir until smooth. Cover and refrigerate alongside the oats.

4. Assemble the Parfait:
- In a clear glass or jar, layer the soaked oats at the bottom. Add a layer of yogurt on top of the oats.
- Generously sprinkle the mixed nuts, seeds, and dried fruits over the yogurt layer.
- Add a vibrant layer of assorted fresh berries and diced fruits.
- Drizzle a spoonful of nut butter and your chosen fruit chia jam over the fruit.
- Lightly sweeten with your choice of sweetener and scatter a bit of granola on top for crunch.
- Add a sprinkle of orange zest, lemon zest, and a dash of pumpkin pie spice blend or cardamom for added flavor.
- Optionally, garnish with cocoa powder and shredded coconut for an extra touch of decadence.

5. Serve & Enjoy:
- Once assembled, serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Enjoy the nutritious and colorful breakfast parfait chilled.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- PT4H
- Preparation: 10 minutes
- Refrigeration: 4 hours

Total Time

- PT4H10M
- Total Time: 4 hours and 10 minutes

Type of Dish

- Breakfast

Keywords

- Overnight oats
- No-cook breakfast
- Healthy parfait
- Fruit and nut bowl
- Chia seed breakfast
- Yogurt parfait
- Nutritious breakfast
- Easy breakfast recipe
- Meal prep breakfast
- Healthy meal

Recipe Yield

- Serves 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 820

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