Creamy oats soaked overnight in jars with fresh berries, nuts, and sweet toppings for quick, nutritious starts.
# Components:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt for vegan option)
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings (optional selection)
08 - 1/2 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
09 - 1 medium banana, sliced
10 - 1/4 cup granola
11 - 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
12 - 2 tablespoons nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower seed)
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
14 - 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
15 - 2 tablespoons dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots)
# Preparation Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, stir together oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until fully incorporated.
02 - Divide the prepared mixture evenly among four clean jars or containers, approximately 3/4 cup per jar.
03 - Select and layer toppings onto each jar as desired, such as berries with granola, banana with peanut butter and nuts, shredded coconut with dried cranberries and chocolate chips, or strawberries with almond butter.
04 - Seal jars tightly with lids and chill in the refrigerator for at least eight hours to allow the oats to soften and flavors to meld.
05 - In the morning, stir the contents; add additional milk if a creamier texture is preferred. Consume directly from the jar or transfer to a bowl.
