Overnight Smoky Oats Bowl (Printable Version)

Savory smoky oats with black beans, avocado, and spices for a satisfying start to your day.

# Ingredient List:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
03 - 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
09 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1/2 avocado, sliced
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
12 - 2 tablespoons roasted pumpkin seeds
13 - 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
14 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
15 - 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the spices are evenly distributed.
02 - Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, allowing the oats to fully absorb the liquid and develop the smoky savory flavors.
03 - Remove from refrigeration and stir the oat mixture well to redistribute any settled ingredients. Divide evenly between two serving bowls.
04 - Arrange black beans, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, and feta cheese over the oat base in each bowl.
05 - Drizzle each bowl with olive oil and fresh lime juice just before serving. Garnish with additional smoked paprika if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its breakfast that thinks like dinner, which honestly is the best kind of thinking
  • The smoky spices hit different when they've had all night to make friends with the oats
  • You'll feel like someone who has their life together, even if you definitely don't
02 -
  • The texture seems wrong when you first mix it but overnight, oat alchemy happens and it transforms completely
  • Room temperature toppings taste way better than ice cold ones straight from the fridge, let them sit out while you stir your oats
  • These keep for two days but honestly, day two never happens in my house
03 -
  • Taste your oat mixture in the morning and adjust the seasonings before adding toppings, flavors mellow overnight
  • Toast your pumpkin seeds in a dry pan for two minutes first, that extra warmth makes their flavor pop

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