Creamy oats combined with milk, chia, and yogurt, topped with fresh fruits and nuts in jars.
# What You’ll Need:
→ 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
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
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)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, stir together oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt until fully integrated.
02 - Distribute the oat mixture evenly into 4 clean jars or airtight containers, approximately 3/4 cup each.
03 - Top each jar with chosen toppings such as mixed berries with granola, sliced banana with peanut butter and nuts, shredded coconut with dried cranberries and chocolate chips, or fresh strawberries with almond butter.
04 - Seal jars securely and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours to allow flavors to meld and oats to soften.
05 - In the morning, stir the contents for creaminess, add extra milk if desired, and enjoy directly from the jar or transfer to a bowl.
