Cardamom Maple Overnight Oats

Ingredients

• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup milk of choice (dairy, oat or almond)
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 tbsp Gouya Cardamom Maple Syrup, plus more to drizzle
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Toppings: sliced banana or fresh berries, toasted pecans or walnuts

Steps

1. In a bowl, stir together the oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, cardamom maple syrup, vanilla and salt.
2. Divide between two jars or containers and cover.
3. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
4. Stir, then top with fruit and nuts and finish with an extra drizzle of cardamom maple syrup.

Gouya's tips

• Too thick after chilling? Stir in a splash of milk before serving.
• Keeps covered in the fridge for up to 3 days, so make a batch on Sunday.
• Want it warm? Microwave for 60–90 seconds and drizzle the maple on after heating.

Questions

Do I need to cook the oats?

No. The oats soften in the milk and yogurt as they chill.

Can I use quick oats or steel-cut oats?

Use old-fashioned rolled oats. Quick oats turn mushy and steel-cut oats stay too firm.

What else can I use cardamom maple syrup on?

Pancakes, waffles, lattes, roasted squash and anything you'd normally pour maple syrup on.