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A breakfast table featuring pear and almond overnight oats

Recipe

Pear and Almond Overnight Oats

Creamy overnight oats layered with grated pear, toasted almonds, and cardamom. Grated fruit sweetens the oats evenly without added refined sugar.

Prep
10 minutes
Cook
0 minutes
Total
10 minutes
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Mediterranean-inspired

Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Toast the almonds in a dry pan over medium-low heat until fragrant, then cool completely.

  2. 2

    Stir oats, milk, yogurt, chia, cardamom, and lemon juice in a covered container.

  3. 3

    Fold in the grated pear, including its juice, until evenly distributed.

  4. 4

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours so the oats and chia soften.

  5. 5

    Stir before serving, loosen with a splash of milk if needed, and add almonds at the last moment.

Cooking Tips

  • Add almonds only when serving so they remain crisp.
  • Use a firm-ripe pear; an overripe one can make the mixture watery.

By Italiane Recipes · Published 2026-09-21 · Updated 2026-09-21

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I prepare pear and almond overnight oats ahead?

Prepare components in advance where practical, but use the final cooking and resting steps for the best texture. Cool perishable ingredients promptly and store them covered in the refrigerator.

How should I adjust the seasoning?

Add almonds only when serving so they remain crisp. Taste near the end and make small adjustments rather than adding a large amount at once.