Overnight Oats Recipe

Ingredients

• ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (dairy or dairy-free)
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 cup milk (dairy or dairy-free)
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
• ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• ¼ ground cinnamon
• ⅛ nutmeg
• ½ apple (diced, for topping)
• ¼ cup grated carrots
• 1-2 tablespoons raisins
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• chopped pecans or walnuts (for topping)
• ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries (plus more for topping)
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon lemon zest (for topping)
• 1-2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ ripe banana (mashed, plus more for topping)
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon shaved dark chocolate (for topping)
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter (or almond butter)
• ½ cup fresh or frozen strawberries ((or 1 tbsp strawberry jam), plus more for topping)
• ¼ cup whipped topping or cream (for topping, optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the rolled oats, yogurt and chia seeds in a bowl or sealable jar. Stir well to thoroughly combine the chia seeds with the yogurt and oats.

2. 2

   Add the milk, maple syrup or honey (if using), and vanilla extract (optional). Stir until well combined.

3. 3

   Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but ideally overnight.

4. 4

   Mix well before serving. Top your overnight oats with all of your favorite toppings and enjoy!