Malva Pudding-Inspired Overnight Oats

30 May 2026 By Jimmy Smith
South African malva pudding overnight oats with apricot, syrup and pecans
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Malva Pudding-Inspired Overnight Oats

The warm, caramelly apricot-jam flavours of South Africa’s beloved malva pudding in a make-ahead jar, no oven required.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chilling 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1 jar
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: South African
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup plain yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp apricot jam
  • 1 tsp golden syrup
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp chopped pecans

Method
 

  1. Stir the oats, chia seeds and cinnamon together in a jar.
  2. Add the milk, yoghurt, apricot jam and golden syrup and mix well.
  3. Seal and refrigerate overnight.
  4. Warm gently for a true malva feel, then top with pecans and an extra drizzle of syrup.

Notes

A proudly SA treat. Microwave for a minute for that warm-pudding experience.

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