Dessert

Pistachio Overnight Oats with Vegan Pistachio Cream and Crunchy Toppings Recipe

Name: Pistachio Overnight Oats with Vegan Pistachio Cream and Crunchy Toppings Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Cuisine: Plant-Based
Ingredients: 320g plant based milk (e.g., Alpro Oat milk); 40g pistachio paste (100% pistachio); 120g fine rolled oats; 1.5g salt; 1g vanilla powder or paste; 10g chia seeds; 30g maple syrup; 80g vanilla skyr-style yogurt (Alpro or any plant-based alternative); Additional yogurt of choice; Pistachio whipped cream (see instructions); Crunchy chopped pistachios

ByNaomi Fletcher December 21, 2025December 21, 2025

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Introduction

If you love pistachios as much as I do, this Pistachio Overnight Oats recipe is perfect for a nutritious and delicious start to your day. Creamy, nutty, and packed with healthy fats and fiber, it makes a great breakfast or snack that’s ready when you are.

Two clear glass cups each hold a two-layer dessert, placed on crinkled white paper over a wooden board on a white marbled surface. The bottom layer is thick and beige with tiny black specks. The top layer is smooth, creamy, and off-white, topped with small pieces of chopped pistachio nuts scattered evenly. Each cup has a silver spoon sticking out. Some pistachio pieces are also scattered on the paper around the front cup. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

320g plant-based milk (e.g., oat milk)
40g pistachio paste
120g fine rolled oats
1.5g salt
1g vanilla powder or paste
10g chia seeds
30g maple syrup
80g yogurt (e.g., vanilla skyr style or any plant-based yogurt)
Yogurt for topping (optional)
Pistachio whipped cream (optional)
Crunchy chopped pistachios

Instructions

Step 1: In a small blender, combine the plant-based milk and pistachio paste. Blend until smooth and well combined.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, add the oats, salt, vanilla, chia seeds, maple syrup, and yogurt. Pour in the pistachio milk and mix everything thoroughly until evenly combined.
Step 3: Transfer the mixture to a container, cover, and refrigerate overnight to allow the oats to soak and soften.
Step 4: Before serving, top the oats with your choice of yogurt, lightly whipped pistachio whipped cream, and crunchy chopped pistachios for added texture and flavor.
Step 5: To make pistachio whipped cream, whip plant-based whipping cream until soft peaks form, then add pistachio butter and continue whipping until well incorporated.

Tips & Variations

If you use thicker or larger oats, you may need to add a little extra liquid as they absorb more than fine rolled oats.
Try adding fresh fruits or berries in summer for a refreshing twist, or warm spices like cinnamon in colder months for a cozy flavor.
Feel free to substitute maple syrup with agave or rice syrup depending on your preference.
Use your favorite plant-based or dairy milk to make it vegan or tailored to your taste.

Storage

Store leftover overnight oats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Reheat gently if you prefer them warm, or enjoy chilled straight from the fridge.

How to Serve

Two clear glass cups each have two layers, with the bottom layer being a thick, beige, speckled mixture that fills about three-quarters of the cup, topped by a smooth, creamy white layer making up the rest. The top white layer is sprinkled with small green and brown chopped nuts. Each cup has a silver spoon inside. The glasses sit on crumpled white paper on top of a wooden board, all placed on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular dairy milk instead of plant-based milk?

Yes, you can substitute plant-based milk with any dairy milk of your choice. The oats will absorb the liquid the same way and the flavor will adjust accordingly.

Is it necessary to use pistachio paste, or can I use chopped pistachios instead?

Pistachio paste provides an intense, creamy flavor and smooth texture that chopped nuts can’t replicate. However, if you don’t have pistachio paste, finely ground pistachios mixed with the milk could work as a substitute, though the texture will be different.