Decadent Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Bar Style Overnight Oats
Inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate pistachio bar trend, these overnight oats layer rich cocoa-spiked oats with crunchy pistachios and a rose-scented cream-cheese swirl. The result is a breakfast that feels indulgent yet comes together in just minutes, no cooking required!
Equipment
- 2 wide-mouth jars or small bowls with lids
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small whisk or fork
- Spoon for serving
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup 90 g old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup 240 ml milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or cream cheese softened
- 2 tbsp date syrup or honey
- 2 tbsp rose water optional, for that floral note
- ¼ cup 30 g shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- Pinch of fine sea salt
Instructions
- Mix base: In a bowl, whisk together oats, cocoa powder, sea salt, and milk until evenly combined.
- Sweeten & scent: Stir in date syrup (or honey) and rose water until smooth.
- Layer jars: Divide half of the oat mixture between two jars. Top each with 1 tbsp softened cream cheese (or Greek yogurt), gently swirling with a spoon.
- Add crunch: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped pistachios over the swirl.
- Top & soak: Spoon remaining oats over the nuts. Seal jars and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Before eating, stir gently to combine layers. Add extra pistachios or a drizzle of date syrup if desired.
- Hints, Tips & Substitutions
Notes
Hints, Tips & Substitutions
- Vegan option: Use coconut-milk yogurt and maple syrup instead of Greek yogurt and honey.
- Extra protein: Fold in a scoop of chocolate protein powder with the oats.
- More floral: Increase rose water to 1 tbsp, or swap for orange blossom water.
- Crunch boost: Stir in 1 tbsp chia seeds with the oats for additional texture and fiber.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 12gFat: 16gFiber: 6gSugar: 18g
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