Tahini Date Overnight Oats

• 50 g (about 1/2 cup) — Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 180 g (about 3/4 cup) — Unsweetened soy milk
• 10 g (2 tsp) — Tahini from roasted sesame kernels
• 20 g, pitted and finely chopped — Pitted Medjool dates
• 8 g (about 2 tsp) — Chia seeds
• 0.5 g (about 1/4 tsp) — Ground cinnamon
• 5 g (1 tsp) — Pure maple syrup
• 5 g (about 2 tsp) — Toasted sesame seeds
• 0.2 g (small pinch) — Fine salt

Method

1. 1Measure ingredients: Whisk the tahini baseMeasure soy milk, sesame tahini, chia seeds, cinnamon, and maple syrup using the quantities in the ingredient list. Complete any stated draining, chopping, slicing, or drying, and keep these items beside clean equipment.Look for: The named ingredients are measured, prepared, and ready to use.
2. 2Whisk the tahini baseWhisk soy milk, tahini, chia, cinnamon, maple syrup, and salt in a jar for 60 seconds until no tahini streaks remain.1 minLook for: The liquid is evenly tan and lightly thickened by the chia.Safety: Use a clean jar and cold soy milk.
3. 3Measure ingredients: Add oats and chillMeasure rolled oats, soy milk, sesame tahini, and chia seeds using the quantities in the ingredient list. Complete any stated draining, chopping, slicing, or drying, and keep these items beside clean equipment.Look for: The named ingredients are measured, prepared, and ready to use.
4. 4Add oats and chillStir in all rolled oats until submerged, seal the jar, and refrigerate undisturbed for 8 hours.480 minLook for: Oats are fully tender and the mixture is thick enough to mound on a spoon.Safety: Keep the sealed oats at 40°F or below throughout the chill.
5. 5Measure ingredients: Finish with datesMeasure medjool dates, sesame seeds, and rolled oats using the quantities in the ingredient list. Complete any stated draining, chopping, slicing, or drying, and keep these items beside clean equipment.Look for: The named ingredients are measured, prepared, and ready to use.
6. 6Finish with datesStir the chilled oats until creamy, then scatter the chopped dates and toasted sesame seeds over the surface immediately before serving.1 minLook for: Dates remain chewy and sesame seeds stay distinct against the creamy oats.Safety: Check that every date is fully pitted and discard after 2 hours at room temperature.