Cardamom Overnight Oats

Cardamom is a natural in the morning — it turns plain oats into something that tastes like a treat. Baking or stirring cardamom into food usually means grinding pods and hoping the flavor spreads evenly. A drop of cardamom Elixir disperses through the whole jar, so every spoonful is flavored, with no gritty bits. The same trick works in pancake batter, muffins, and cakes.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup milk (dairy or oat)
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• 2 drops Cardamom & Green Tea Elixir (or 1/4 tsp ground cardamom)
• 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
• Pinch of cinnamon
• Banana slices and chopped nuts, to top

Instructions

1. Combine the base. In a jar or bowl, stir together the oats, milk, yogurt, and chia seeds.
2. Add the flavor. Add 2 drops of Cardamom & Green Tea Elixir, the maple syrup, and cinnamon. Stir well so the cardamom spreads evenly.
3. Chill overnight. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 4 hours, until the oats are soft and creamy.
4. Top and serve. Give it a stir, then top with banana slices and chopped nuts.

Tips

• The same drop works in pancake batter, muffin mix, or a simple cake — add it with the wet ingredients.
• Prep three jars at once for grab-and-go mornings.
• Swap yogurt for extra milk if you prefer it lighter.

Make it with: Cardamom & Green Tea Elixir.