Currently writing amidst a storm. We had to close all our windows as the shutters were starting to shudder and some of the things were beginning to fly. With yesterday’s Halloween and today’s howling winds, the spooky factor is definitely still on. It’s comforting to be inside all bundled up with blankets and family and I hope everyone is doing the same (all safe and sound). Our family made sure to stock up on necessities (for us this means oats and bananas). So I can happily satisfy my overnight oats cravings all week long.

My horchata obsession began when I visited a Mexican hole in the wall somewhere in the neighbourhood. The place was new and small and the people who knew about it, knew by word of mouth (a few months later it wasn’t much of a secret anymore). We ordered a number of soft tacos, a few traditional ones like al pastor and carnitas and more experimental ones such as a kimchi taco with gochujang crema. But what stood out for me was the horchata. It wasn’t any different from any other horchata. In fact, it probably left an impression because it was the first time I ever tried it and since then I’ve been incorporating it everywhere.

Traditionally, horchata is made with fresh rice milk spiced with canela or cinnamon. A lot of variations have included coconut milk which adds a beautiful lushness and flavor that complements the cinnamon very well.

These Horchata overnight oats are rich, luscious and needs only 5 ingredients. Just place everything in a jar and it will be magically ready for breakfast the next day. Part of the magic is the transformation of the oats to a super creamy porridge, almost like having pudding or custard but healthier. All with no cooking or stirring necessary. Finish your oats with a bunch of toppings. In this case, the more the merrier. I topped mine with mangoes straight from Guimaras and added nutty granola clusters. I won’t keep you any longer. Just start making this and you’ll wonder why you haven’t made it sooner while thinking of all the other missed breakfast opportunities for this bowl of lusciousness. Take my word for it. Like I said overnight oat craving every week 😂.

Just A Few Tips

• Using a mason jar is the easiest way to mix and store these overnight oats. It also makes breakfast super portable when you need to head out the door.
• I’ve experimented using other plant based milks and found that rice milk was the best base for more vivid flavors. It’s also what makes this a horchata and I do recommend that you use it. Any other plant based milk will work in a pinch and it will still taste great.

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