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Overnight Oats 3 Ways (Meal Prep)

Creamy overnight oats made with rolled oats, chia seeds, milk, yogurt, and toppings for three variations. Perfect make-ahead breakfast, ready in the morning.
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4 hours
Servings: 2
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 1-2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup diced strawberries
  • 2 tbsp yogurt
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp crushed biscuits
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1/2 banana sliced
  • pinch cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp maple syrup

Equipment

  • 2 jar with lid (12-16 oz)

Method
 

  1. Add oats, milk, chia seeds, yogurt, sweetener, vanilla and salt to each jar. Stir to combine.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. In the morning, stir the oats and adjust with more milk if desired.
  4. Divide the base mixture into serving jars if needed.
  5. Top with your desired variation: diced strawberries, yogurt, lemon juice and crushed biscuits; or peanut butter, banana slices and cinnamon; or blueberries, lemon zest and maple syrup.
  6. Serve cold and enjoy.

Notes

Customize your overnight oats with your favorite toppings and adjust sweetness to taste. Refrigerate for up to 5 days, adding a splash of milk to loosen before serving if needed.