Quick Overnight Oats recipe is super easy to make, its instant and comes together in 20 minutes (no overnight soaking required). These thandai flavored oats with chia seeds are incredibly creamy. Soaked in milk for extra creaminess and topped with rose petals and powdered pistachio. Thandai Oats make a healthy, delicious dessert to make for holi party.
This Instant “Overnight” Oats recipe is basically a cold oatmeal that you don’t have to cook on a stove or microwave. Instead you let oat flour or quick oats to soak in hot water for just 20-30 minutes. The texture is unbelievably creamy. These taste like overnight oats that require no overnight soaking.
You will love this instant oat recipe as it’s super easy to make. You just mix everything together in a bowl and place it in the fridge for 20 minutes and creamy delicious oats are ready. This makes a great healthy option for festive dessert that is packed with protein, whole grains and fiber. You are going to love the creamy texture from soaking the oat flour in hot water & milk. You need to give this recipe a go as its super tasty, addictive ……. trust me you will thank me later.
Don’t have thandai powder handy? You can either make it at home or use store bought one. I have shared a quick thandai powder recipe in the recipe card. This recipe is very forgiving & you can easily substitute thandai powder with store bought doodh masala or cardamom powder.
Ingredients & Substitutes To Make Quick Overnight Oats
Oat Flour: This is the key ingredient to make these instant creamy oats. I prefer to make this recipe with oat flour for the creamy pudding like texture. Alternatively, you can use quick oats for this recipe.
Chia Seeds: Not only are these packed with nutrients, but they also help to thicken the instant oats.
Flavorings : I have used thandai powder to flavor these oats. Alternatively you can add milk masala or cardamom powder to flavor these oats.
Maple Syrup: to sweeten the oats. You can also use honey, agave or sugar.
Milk: I have used whole milk in this recipe for creamy, thick texture. Alternatively, you can use plant based milk of your choice.
Hot Water: Hot water is the main liquid ingredient that pulls it all together. Hot Water helps oat flour & chia seeds to absorb moisture quickly and become creamy, thick in texture.
Almond Flour or Meal : You can use cashew powder if you like
