Ingredients
Scale
Base (1 serving)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (thick cut if possible)
- 2/3–3/4 cup milk (dairy, almond, soy, or oat)
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1–2 tsp maple syrup or honey (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Flavor options (pick one)
- Blueberry almond: 1/2 cup blueberries + 1 tbsp sliced almonds + 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- PB chocolate: 1 tbsp peanut butter + 2 tsp cocoa + 1 tsp mini chocolate chips
- Mango coconut: 1/2 cup diced mango + 1 tbsp unsweetened coconut
- Apple cinnamon: 1/2 cup small-diced apple + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1 tsp raisins
- Banana nut: 1/2 banana sliced + 1 tbsp chopped walnuts + 1/8 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Add milk, yogurt, maple, vanilla, and salt to a jar (10–12 oz). Whisk or shake.
- Stir in oats and chia until well mixed.
- Add your flavor option. Stir to combine. Save crunchy toppings for the morning.
- Cover and chill at least 6 hours, best overnight.
- In the morning, stir. Add a splash of milk if too thick. Top with nuts or seeds and enjoy cold (or warm slightly).
Notes
- Texture: For thicker oats, use 2/3 cup milk. For looser oats, use 3/4 cup.
- No chia: Skip and reduce milk by 2–3 tbsp.
- Dairy-free: Use plant milk and coconut or plant yogurt.
- Prep ahead: Keeps 3–4 days in the fridge. Best texture at 24–48 hours.
- Protein boost: Add 1/2 scoop protein powder; whisk it into the milk before adding oats.
- Low-sugar: Use berries, spice, and a pinch of salt to boost flavor with less sweetener.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Meal Prep
- Method: No-Cook, Refrigerator
- Cuisine: American