Anyone who knows me will tell you I’m not very approachable in the mornings until I’ve had something to eat. I wake up easily and don’t need much sleep, but I’m still not a morning person — I get hangry and want food right away. These overnight oats with dragonfruit and dates are ideal for people like me. They sit in the fridge, ready to eat, and require no morning prep. They’re also perfect for anyone who wants a healthy, grab-and-go breakfast.
I remember the first time I saw a dragonfruit. I wasn’t sure what to make of it, but curiosity won and I bought one. The first one I tried was the white-fleshed variety because the pink wasn’t available. Inside it looked like a huge kiwi, only white and without a solid center. The flavor was underwhelming — rather bland — and I didn’t buy any more for a while. Later I found a pink variety and it tasted much better. After a little reading I learned that the difference was likely ripeness rather than color. That first fruit was probably underripe.
Once I discovered how good a ripe dragonfruit can be, it started appearing in many dishes. It’s enjoyable on its own and works well in smoothies and breakfasts. I often debate whether to add it to a smoothie or to overnight oats. If the fruit is perfectly ripe, it goes into my oats; if it’s a bit bland, it gets blended into a smoothie. Either way, dragonfruit adds a pleasant touch.
Beyond flavor and color, dragonfruit brings nutritional benefits. It’s a good source of fiber and provides a significant portion of your daily vitamin C. And yes — it’s beautiful. Who wouldn’t want to wake up to a breakfast like this?
Overnight Oats with Dragonfruit and Dates
The Greedy Vegan
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Ingredients
- 2 dragonfruits
- 100 g rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon date paste or two dates
- 250 ml almond milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Pour the almond milk into a blender and add the date paste or the pitted dates. Blend until smooth and combined.
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In a bowl, combine the oats, vanilla, and the sweetened almond milk and stir well. While the oats hydrate, peel and chop the dragonfruit. Alternatively, you can blend the dragonfruit; it will be quite liquid at first but will thicken into a gel-like texture if left in the fridge for about 15 minutes.
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Layer the oats and dragonfruit alternately into two jars, cover, and refrigerate. Enjoy your ready-to-eat breakfast the next morning.
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