By Eshana Saha
Published Dec 20, 2024

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

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Recipe: Chocolate chia overnight oats parfait with blueberry compote

Ingredients: 1½ cups rolled oats, 1¾ cups almond milk, 2 tbsp chia seeds, 2½ tbsp cocoa powder, ½ tsp cinnamon, 2 tbsp maple syrup, divided, 1 cup blueberries, 1 tbsp coconut oil, 1 banana, sliced, 3 tbsp sliced almonds

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Method: The night before, add oats, almond milk, chia seeds, cocoa powder, cinnamon and 1 tbsp maple syrup to a large bowl or mason jar. Mix together until smooth and refrigerate overnight.

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In the morning, prepare the blueberry compote and caramelized bananas. Start with the blueberry compote. Add blueberries and remaining 1 tbsp maple syrup to a small/medium pot on medium heat. Cook for 10–14 minutes until blueberries are jammy.

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While blueberries are cooking, make the caramelized bananas. Heat up coconut oil in a small pan on medium-low heat. Add banana slices and cook for 3–4 minutes on each side until caramelized, being careful not to burn.

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Create the parfait by dividing overnight oats into 2 mason jars or glasses. Add half the overnight oats to the bottom of each. Then top with a portion of the blueberry compote and half of the sliced almonds.

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