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WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

• Bright, creamy, sweet-tart flavor
• Perfect holiday breakfast
• Vegan, dairy-free, and wholesome
• Aesthetic, colorful, Pinterest-friendly
• Ready-to-eat in the morning
• Easily converts to an evergreen winter recipe

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🎄 Cranberry Orange Overnight Oats (Vegan Holiday Breakfast)

Courses: Breakfast

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 mins Rest Time 4 hrs Total Time 4 hrs 5 mins

Best Season: Winter

Description

A cozy, creamy vegan cranberry orange overnight oats recipe with bright citrus, sweet cranberries, and warm winter flavor. The perfect make-ahead holiday breakfast.

Ingredients

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• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup dairy-free milk (oat milk works best)
• ¼ cup dried or fresh cranberries
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 2 tbsp orange juice
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Optional toppings: extra cranberries, orange slices, coconut yogurt, granola, white chocolate shavings (vegan)

Instructions

Step 1 — Combine the dry ingredients

1. Add oats, chia seeds, and cranberries to a jar.
   

Step 2 — Add the liquid ingredients

1. Stir in oat milk, maple syrup, orange juice, and vanilla.
   

Step 3 — Add the orange zest

1. Mix in fresh orange zest for bright holiday flavor.
   

Step 4 — Chill overnight

1. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight to thicken.
   

Step 5 — Add toppings & serve

1. Top with coconut yogurt, cranberries, and more orange zest.
   

Note

TIPS

• Use oat milk for the richest texture.
• Add more orange zest for stronger citrus flavor.
• Use coconut yogurt for a creamier topping.
• Add chopped nuts for crunch.