Cannoli Inspired Overnight Oats
These cannoli-inspired overnight oats are a nutritious twist on the classic Italian dessert, perfect for a convenient and satisfying breakfast. This dish combines the creamy texture of overnight oats with the rich, sweet flavors of cannoli filling. Removing some of the moisture from the ricotta cheese with paper towels or cheesecloth helps firm up the filling and prevents the oats from becoming soggy.
Ingredients
- 2¾ cups reduced-fat milk
- 2¼ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup whole-milk plain strained (greek-style) yogurt
- ¼ cup chopped salted roasted pistachios plus 1 tablespoon, divided
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, divided
- 1 tablespoon white or black chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract plus ½ teaspoon, divided
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon unrefined coconut oil