Spiced Sweetpotato Overnight Oat Parfaits
Overnight oats are a delicious way to begin your day with a fiber, protein, nutrient, and vitamin packed treat. Hearty steel cut oats are combined with pureed sweetpotato, magical chia seeds, warm spices, creamy almond milk, sticky dates, sweet maple syrup, and plump raisins, and then layered with plump, sweet strawberries for added color, texture, and fresh, bright flavor. Before serving these spiced overnight oat parfaits, top each portion with chopped candied pecans, and some more shredded coconut and chopped berries. Because this treat can be prepared ahead of time, it’s the perfect snack to enjoy the following day for breakfast, lunch, or even dessert.
Servings: 2 Parfaits
Calories: 863kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweetpotato about 1/2 cup, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 4 tsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp dried coconut flakes plus more for topping
- 1/3 cup black raisins
- 1 & 1/4 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2 pitted Medjool dates
- 1 & 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 & 1/2 cups strawberries diced
- 1/4 cup candied nuts roughly chopped, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Toss sweetpotato cubes with olive oil, maple syrup, and salt. Transfer to a parchment lined sheet pan. Roast 30 minutes, tossing halfway through cook time.
- Combine oats, chia seeds, coconut, and raisins in a large bowl. Place aside.
- To a blender, add almond milk, sweet potato, dates, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla extract. Blend on medium-high speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Pour blended mixture over oat mixture. Stir to combine. Divide mixture into serving cups or jars, alternating with layers of chopped strawberries. Cover with aluminum foil. Refrigerate overnight.
- Remove oats from refrigerator. Top with additional strawberries, dried coconut flakes, and candied nuts. Serve chilled.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Spiced Sweetpotato Overnight Oat Parfaits
Amount per Serving
Calories
863
% Daily Value*
Fat
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Sodium
963
mg
42
%
Potassium
1058
mg
30
%
Carbohydrates
154
g
51
%
Fiber
24
g
100
%
Sugar
48
g
53
%
Protein
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
16089
IU
322
%
Vitamin C
68
mg
82
%
Calcium
400
mg
40
%
Iron
7
mg
39
%
Net Carbohydrates
130
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Calories: 863kcal | Carbohydrates: 154g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 963mg | Potassium: 1058mg | Fiber: 24g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 16089IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 400mg | Iron: 7mg | Net Carbohydrates: 130g