This simple and customizable recipe is perfect for busy students. It’s a great grab-and-go breakfast for early classes or a delicious option after a late-night study session.
This recipe is based on your personal preference, so feel free to experiment with the ratios. If you like a soupier consistency, add more milk! If you prefer a thicker consistency or want to taste each aspect of the ingredients, add more oats, yogurt, or chia seeds. There’s an endless variety of options!
Recommended Ratio: 1-part OATS + 1 part MILK + 1/8-part Chia seeds (optional)
Ingredient List:
- ½ cup Oats
- ½ cup Milk
(optional)
- 2 tablespoons Greek Yogurt
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
- Toppings of choice!
- Chocolate chips
- Granola
- Fresh or dried fruit
- Nuts (almonds, dates)
- Seeds (Chia)
- Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg)
Substitutions:
To make gluten free: Make sure you pick out gluten-free oats.
To make dairy free: Substitute milk for almond, coconut, cashew, or oat milk, and substitute yogurt with a dairy-free alternative.
To make vegan: Substitute milk for almond, coconut, cashew, or oat milk, and substitute yogurt with a vegan alternative.
To make nut-free: Replace nuts and almonds with seeds (pumpkin, or sunflower) or nut-free granola
Instructions:
1. Add ½ cup of oats to a mason jar with lid of choice
2. Layer 2 tablespoons of Greek Yogurt, ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of Chia seeds on top of the oats (Do not mix yet)
3. Pour ½ cup of milk in the jar
4. Mix all ingredients with a spoon continuously until mixture is consistent with no lumps
5. Cover the jar with a lid and place in fridge overnight
6. The next day, add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
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