Vanilla Chai Overnight Oats and Spiced Nut Milk

Tis the season for eggnog, gingerbread, chai lattes and all things chocolate peppermint. So I am going to get my fix and STILL fit in my bikini in 2 weeks!

What makes these oats really special is the spiced nut milk. Cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg infuse the oats with sweet warming spices. Served cold, these creamy oats are cozy and comforting yet energizing.


Vanilla Chai Overnight Oats                                                                           

Makes 1 serving

1/2 rolled oats

1 cup spiced nut milk (recipe below)

1 scoop sun warrior vanilla protein 

1/2 mashed banana

Combine all ingredients in a tupperware container. Mix to combine and refridgerate over night.

In the morning remove from the fridge sprinkle with spices and serve!

I usually make my nut milks unsweetened depending on what I am using it for. Sweetened this nut milk makes an amazing creamy delight in your morning cup of coffee. If you don't have time to make your own milk feel free to buy unsweetened almond milk and add the spices below (leaving out the lecithin)!

Spiced Nut Milk

(adapted by Lya Mojica)

Makes 4 cups

1 cup almond or brazil nuts, soaked overnight

blend with 4 cups water, strain 

return the liquid back into the blender and add:

1 TBSP lecithin, optional 

Seeds from 3 cardamon pods

1/2 tsp cinnamon

pinch of ground nutmeg

pinch of salt

2 TBSP honey, maple syrup or 2 dates (optional) 

Blend well