# 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
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings (select as preferred)
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)
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, stir together oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and salt until fully incorporated.
02 - Divide the oat mixture evenly into 4 clean jars or containers, approximately 3/4 cup per jar.
03 - Top each jar with your choice of toppings, such as mixed berries and granola, sliced banana with peanut butter and chopped nuts, shredded coconut with dried cranberries and dark chocolate chips, or fresh strawberries with almond butter.
04 - Seal jars with lids and chill in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours to allow flavors to meld and oats to soften.
05 - In the morning, stir the contents of each jar, adding additional milk if desired to adjust creaminess, then serve directly from the jar or transfer to a bowl.
