These Blood Orange Overnight Oats are topped with in season, blood oranges, sweet strawberries, crushed almonds, coconut flakes and a drizzle of pure maple syrup. The recipe is not only vegan, but whole food plant based (WFPB), as well. A naturally sweet treat for those on the go to start the morning off right.
Hello hungry friends! How many of you skip breakfast? Most of us know it's the most important meal of the day, but rushing around in the morning, getting ready for work or getting kids off to school can be exhausting. So much so that many of us miss out on some very important nutrients.
But alas, I have a solution. Presenting my Blood Orange Overnight Oats. If you haven't made overnight oats yet, you're in for a special treat (and if you love overnight oats, try my Apple Pie Overnight Oats or my Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats).
How to Make These Blood Orange Overnight Oats
Just mix a few cups of organic oats with the nut milk of your choice and some chia seeds, throw them in the fridge before you go to bed and wake up to a wholesome healthy breakfast. But wait, you're not finished yet!
Once out of the fridge, top these tasty overnight oats with some wedges of blood oranges, sliced strawberries, crushed almonds and a few flakes of coconut. If you have some extra fruit or other WFPB yummy goodies lying around, add those too. Finally, add a drizzle or two of maple syrup and you've got a WFPB meal that's Plant Strong and Vegan, too.
Just where do these new terms come from?
Vegan Vigilante is making a change in how the recipes are created. Let me tell you why if you dare to listen...
The last four years have been very tough on me. I had some personal issues going on at my regular job, as well as family problems and health issues. Last year, I had 3 surgeries, two on my hands and one to remove some skin cancer on my face.
I now have a very strange looking nose but hey, at least the cancer's gone and at my age, I no longer put vanity ahead of health.
Over the last 6 months, I've made some recipes that were high in fat and eaten every single one of them. That said, I have say that not all vegan food is created equal and just because its vegan doesn't always mean its healthy (i.e. french fries fried in oil).
The bottom line is I've gained some weight and now I'm uncomfortable.
But I'm here to announce that today's the day I Spring forward into health. Are you still with me? Then read on...
Over the last few months, I've been chatting with fellow food blogger and WFPB chef Jeff Tritten of Respectful Living.
We've talked a lot about diet and recipes and he's convinced me that I need to make a change.
He's challenged Vegan Vigilante to focus more on healthier, unprocessed recipes that are plant-based, vegan, oil and sugar-free with no added salt. Yikes! Sounds a little intimidating but I'm so up for the challenge.
Anyone care to join me?
The other day I went to the Farmer's Market in Joshua Tree and found these beautiful blood oranges. I've never in my life seen such beauty from nature.
A true, deep magenta, these oranges are spectacular. So much so that I had to make these Blood Orange Overnight Oats.
I've been eating overnight oats for days. They are the perfect breakfast solution for those of us with crazy busy lives.
You can even throw them in a jar and take them to work with you. And look how beautiful they are! Almost too pretty to eat! Almost!
So today is day one of my WFPB vegan challenge. And it feels awesome. I had these lovely Blood Orange Overnight Oats for breakfast and some almonds for a snack.
Next, I made a luscious Blood Orange and Onion Spinach Salad topped with Roasted Rosemary Garbanzo Beans and a few Pepitas for dinner. I topped that with a tasty Miso dressing and sat down to a heavenly, WFPB vegan meal.
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📖 Recipe
Blood Orange Overnight Oats
Ingredients
For the Oatmeal
- 3 cups oats I use Bob's Red Mill
- 3 cups almond milk or other nut milk of your choosing
- 3 tablespoon chia seeds
For the Toppings
- ¼ cup crushed almonds
- 3 med blood oranges peeled and cut into triangular sections
- 6 large strawberries sliced
- 2 tablespoon coconut flakes I use Bob's Red Mill
- ¼ cup dark maple syrup Grade A
Instructions
For the Oatmeal
- Combine oats, nut milk and chia seeds in a large bowl. Stir thoroughly. Cover and throw in refrigerator over-night. If you prefer, you can combine the mixture in a bowl and then transfer it into four jars, leaving some room for toppings. Place a lid on each jar and throw in the refrigerator over-night.
- Remove mixture from refrigerator and ladle into four bowls. Top with blood oranges, strawberries, coconut flakes and almonds, then drizzle maple syrup over top and stir. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
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- In the morning, if you find your oats are too thick, add some more nut milk and stir.
- If your oats are too thin, add another ½ cup of oats (or more depending upon how thin it is), stir thoroughly and place in freezer for 5-10 minutes to allow to quickly thicken.
Christine
I'm a huge fan of overnight oats, but I'm also a huge fan of blood oranges! I've never thought to put them together for some reason. Looks SO delicious!
Vegan Vigilante
Thanks Christine. It's the putting together that makes the dish! If you can find them, then you have to make this to see how delicious they are in overnight oats.
Veronika's Kitchen
This is a great recipe! I love that you add chia seeds to the oatmeal 😉 Great idea!
Vegan Vigilante
Thanks Veronika. Yes, it thickens up the oatmeal making it way better than if you left them out!
Sara
This looks really yummy! I can't wait to try your recipe!
Vegan Vigilante
Thank you Sara. I hope you try it and make it a staple in your home like I have.
Anne Murphy
That fruit is gorgeous! I've yet to see blood oranges in a store - next year, maybe? But other oranges, while not quite as pretty, should still taste delicious, right?
Vegan Vigilante
Yes, Anne, I think I got the last of them around here for a while. But any kind of orange would do just fine. Thanks for your comment!
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices
That's what I do! I throw the overnight oats in a jar and bring it to work. So good! Blood oranges are great for you and such a gorgeous fruit. With Easter and all, I've put on some weight too, this is a perfectly healthy and delicious breakfast!
Vegan Vigilante
Thank you Nicoletta. I've been eating overnight oats every day. It's so simple. I can't find anymore blood oranges, but anything is good in them, even peanut butter and bananas, yum zone!
Eileen Kelly
I am always looking for new breakfast recipes that are easy. Blood oranges are one of my favorite fruits. This is nutritious and easy, yummy
Vegan Vigilante
Thanks Eileen, I'm so glad you like the recipe and hope you try it!
Leslie Haasch
The gorgeous colors of this alone are enough to wake me up in the morning!
Vegan Vigilante
Indeed they are, Leslie. Thanks for your comment.
Veena Azmanov
This looks so incredible!! I love easy to prepare dishes ahead of time - takes away the morning chor. Can't wait to try this. yum! That blook orange has such an attractive color.
Vegan Vigilante
Thank you Veena, you will love them.
Dominique | Perchance to Cook
I looooove the flavors of these overnight oats. I keep seeing blood oranges at the grocery store and now I know what to do with them! These photos make me want to dive into a bowl!
Vegan Vigilante
Ooohhh, you're so lucky you can find them, Dominique! I think these may be the last where I live. Thanks for your comment.
Elaine @ Dishes Delish
Your blood orange overnight oats look so delicious!! I love overnight oats and love all the ingredients you put in it! I will be trying this as soon as I can get some blood oranges. Yum.
Vegan Vigilante
Thanks, Elaine. They are very hard to get right now. I did find some at Melissas.com I think it is. 4 lbs for $13 plus shipping which was like $15. I passed but they are out of season and she had 11 orders left.
Carrie
This breakfast just looks so pretty with all the chopped fruit on top. I'm always looking for new brekkie ideas so I'm saving this for later!
Vegan Vigilante
Awesome, thanks Carrie!
Kelli
Love blood oranges! Such a pretty color - great idea to incorporate them into a delicious breakfast.
Vegan Vigilante
Thank you Kelli, how nice of you to say!
Leslie
Blood oranges are one of our favorites around here. I love the idea of adding them to some almonds and strawberries for overnight oats. And it's such an easy recipe, too. Thanks!
Vegan Vigilante
You're so welcome Leslie. Thanks for your comment.
Silvia
I love blood oranges but unfortunately, I can't seem to find any, where I live. And I'm obsessed with oatmeal, I eat it almost every morning.
Vegan Vigilante
Hi Silvia. I have had the same problem. Try your local Farmer's Market. That's the only place I was able to find some. All the big stores in my area such as Vons and Stater Bros did not have them. Hope that helps!
Danielle
Sound perfect to bring with me to work for breakfast! I'm always looking for easy healthy meals.
Vegan Vigilante
Indeed it is, Danielle. I eat them every morning and if I have to leave early, I just throw some in a jar and head out. Thanks for the comment.
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
This is one beautiful way to start the day! Love all those colours and it's tasty too!
Vegan Vigilante
Awwww, thanks Dawn. Glad you liked it.
Veena Azmanov
Wow, this recipe are so cute! I would love to eat this
for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Thank you for sharing this great recipe!
Vegan Vigilante
Thank you Veena. I frequently eat if all day, too!