Orange-Cranberry Overnight Oats

By the Gracious Vegan

Makes 4 servings (15g protein and 9g fiber per serving with soy milk)

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the following ingredients until smooth. 

• 3 cups plant-based milk (any kind)

• ½ cup water

• ¼ cup date sugar, date paste, or date syrup (or less, if dishes are often too sweet for you)

• 2 teaspoons orange zest (well-packed), from 1 or 2 oranges

• ½ teaspoon cardamom

Stir in the following ingredients with a spoon.

• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

• ¼ cup flaxseed meal

• ¼ cup hemp seeds

• ¼ cup dried cranberries or chopped dried cherries

Divide the mixture into 4 containers. Cover the containers and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. The oats will last 5–6 days in the refrigerator. They can’t be frozen.