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Basic Overnight Oats with Black Tea Soaked Raisins

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Vegan, gluten-free basic overnight oats.

Basic Overnight Oats with Black Tea Soaked Raisins | A simple and classic basic overnight oats recipe with a flavor-packed topping of black tea soaked raisins. Naturally vegan, gluten and refined-sugar free.

For the past several weeks, I’ve been in a rut. One of the worst that I can remember. Likely stemming from the combination of the election results, and we’ve already covered this. The unseasonably warm eighty degree weather in November – I know this might sound wonderful, but really it’s strange and weird and definitely doesn’t make me wanna roast squash right now. And the general stress and pressure of the encroaching holidays, this part should be obvious.

There’s something about this specific combination that’s got the creative parts of my brain on lockdown. I’ve tried to set this rut free, but nothing seems to be helping. Maybe after I get these words out and this recipe into the universe I’ll relinquish all that’s been holding me back. After three recipe testing fails this week, I needed to lean on something that I new was already loved.

These black tea soaked raisins were a part of The Great Big Harvest menu. They are a punch of flavor, slightly sweet and a touch bitter, and the perfect topping for oats, rice pudding, yogurt, or any custard/ice cream/creamy dessert things. Also! These basic overnight oats are my go-to oats recipe. You can adjust the liquid, and spices to suit your needs.

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Basic Overnight Oats with Black Tea Soaked Raisins | A simple and classic basic overnight oats recipe with a flavor-packed topping of black tea soaked raisins. Naturally vegan, gluten and refined-sugar free.

Basic Overnight Oats with Black Tea Soaked Raisins | A simple and classic basic overnight oats recipe with a flavor-packed topping of black tea soaked raisins. Naturally vegan, gluten and refined-sugar free.

Basic Overnight Oats with Black Tea Soaked Raisins | A simple and classic basic overnight oats recipe with a flavor-packed topping of black tea soaked raisins. Naturally vegan, gluten and refined-sugar free.

Basic Overnight Oats with Black Tea Soaked Raisins | A simple and classic basic overnight oats recipe with a flavor-packed topping of black tea soaked raisins. Naturally vegan, gluten and refined-sugar free.

Basic Overnight Oats with Black Tea Soaked Raisins | A simple and classic basic overnight oats recipe with a flavor-packed topping of black tea soaked raisins. Naturally vegan, gluten and refined-sugar free.

Basic Overnight Oats
Author: Sherrie Castellano | With Food + Love
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Serves: 4 cozy bowls
This is my standard basic overnight oats recipe. It is on the looser side rather than the thicker, so you can adjust the liquid accordingly. Oats are gluten-free by nature, but if you have celiac disease be sure to buy gluten-free certified oats to avoid cross-contamination. The spices are optional. Extra oats can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 4 cups milk {any plant-based milk of your choice}
  • 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt {or sea salt}
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
  1. In a glass bowl combine all of the ingredients together and stir. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  2. This makes 4 large bowls.
  3. You can enjoy these oats cold, after they’ve been soaking. Or you can warm them on the stove-top. Spoon the black tea soaked raisins on top {see recipe below}.
Black Tea Soaked Raisins
Author: Sherrie Castellano | With Food + Love
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Serves: 1/2 cup raisins
If you didn’t plan ahead and soak the raisins overnight, you can modify this on the stovetop by simply skipping the soaking period and simmering longer {about 15 – 20 minutes} or until they plump up. Hot tip: the tea will turn cloudy in the refrigerator, the cloudiness will dissipate once it is heated. Extra raisins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Ingredients
  • 5 black tea bags {english breakfast, darjeeling, etc.}
  • 1 1/2 cups hot water
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/8 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
  1. Steep tea in hot water for 6 minutes, and then discard the tea bags. In a large mason jar combine the hot brewed tea, raisins and salt. Cover and refrigerator overnight.
  2. Before serving, simmer the raisins on the stove along with half the steeping liquid {reserve the other half to store leftover raisins}, and the maple syrup for 5 minutes or until heated through and slightly thickened.

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The post is sponsored by Silk; all opinions are my own.

Emma

Saturday 11th of March 2017

Can't wait to add these to my porridge tomorrow. So simple, but heart-warming and belly-filling.

Sherrie

Sunday 12th of March 2017

Emma - I hope they made your morning. You made mine, xx!

Missy

Friday 16th of December 2016

I love oats and raisins. I am excited to try this. Thank you!

Sherrie

Friday 16th of December 2016

I hope you love it - you're welcome!

Phoebe @ Feed Me Phoebe

Thursday 1st of December 2016

I feel you lady. The election was a fog I couldn't escape for weeks. I know a lot of people in the food community and other creatives who questioned their whole life path, myself included. Whenever I have a kitchen fail, and I've had a few as well this month, I try to take a step back and just cook for ME. Focusing on the self-care side of things and on nourishing myself helps me feel grounded again, and also reminds me that what I am doing with my life has a stronger purpose. That, and applying to be a planned parenthood volunteer has gotten me feeling better about life :)

Lisa

Sunday 27th of November 2016

I hear ya, Sherrie! I was definitely in a similar situation a few weeks ago. I'm not completely sure that I'm out of the rut yet, but I'm gradually moving forward, and I'm sure you are, too. What a lovely bowl of nourishing oats.

Valentina @Hortus

Wednesday 23rd of November 2016

Hi Sherrie, hopefully your rut ends soon. I know times are tough. When you’re going through times like these keeping it simple is best. No need to push it, right? This porridge seems heavenly - a real bowl of comfort. Pinned!