Cannoli Flavored Overnight Oats: A Sweet Breakfast Bowl Recipe
This Cannoli Flavored Overnight Oats recipe transforms a classic Italian dessert into a delightful, creamy, and easy-to-make breakfast. Blending ricotta cheese and vanilla with traditional oats, it brings the sweet, rich flavors of cannoli to a healthy, nutritious morning meal that’s perfect for busy days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup Quaker® Oats old fashioned oats (do not use quick, instant, or steel cut oats)
Toppings
- Mini chocolate chips, to taste
- 1 cannoli shell (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the flavored milk mixture: In a blender or food processor, combine the milk, ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is smooth, creating a creamy and sweet base that captures the essence of cannoli filling.
- Combine oats and milk mixture: In a bowl, mix the old fashioned oats with the prepared flavored milk. Stir thoroughly to evenly coat the oats. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight to allow the oats to soak and soften.
- Serve and garnish: In the morning, give the oatmeal a good stir to reincorporate any separated liquid. Divide the oats into two portions. Top each serving with mini chocolate chips and crumbled pieces of cannoli shell for texture and authentic flavor. Serve immediately for a delicious and convenient breakfast.
Notes
- Use old fashioned oats for the best texture; quick or steel-cut oats will not absorb the liquid properly.
- Ricotta cheese can be substituted with mascarpone cheese for a richer taste, but ricotta keeps it lighter.
- If you prefer a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and replace ricotta with a vegan cream cheese.
- Garnishing with cannoli shell pieces is optional but adds a delightful crunch and authentic presentation.
- Overnight oats can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but topping with chocolate chips and cannoli shell pieces should be done just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/2 recipe)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: overnight oats, cannoli flavored oats, breakfast bowl, ricotta oats, no-cook breakfast, sweet oats, Italian inspired breakfast
