Description
Five distinct, creamy, no-cook breakfast options made from one simple base batter. Soak rolled oats overnight for an easily digestible, ready-to-eat meal prep staple.
Ingredients
- Base Mixture (Makes 5 Jars):
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 1/2 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened almond/oat milk)
- 2 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 5 tbsp chia seeds
- 5 tsp maple syrup or honey
- 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Variation 1: Apple Cinnamon Pecan: 1/2 apple, diced small, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp chopped pecans
- Variation 2: Chocolate Peanut Butter: 1 tbsp creamy peanut butter, 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp mini dark chocolate chips
- Variation 3: Winter Cranberry Orange: 2 tbsp dried cranberries, 1/2 tsp fresh orange zest, 1 pinch ground ginger
- Variation 4: Banana Bread: 1/2 ripe banana, mashed, 1 tbsp chopped walnuts, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Variation 5: Maple Brown Sugar: 1 extra tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp brown sugar (sprinkled on top), 1 pinch cinnamon
Instructions
- Whisk together milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the rolled oats and chia seeds, making sure all oats submerge in the liquid.
- Spoon the base mixture evenly into five 8-ounce mason jars or airtight containers (about 1 cup per jar).
- Add the specific ingredients for one flavor variation into each individual jar.
- Stir each jar gently to distribute the additions throughout the oats.
- Seal the lids tightly and place the jars in the refrigerator immediately.
- Let the oats soak for at least 4–6 hours, or preferably overnight, to thicken.
- Keep refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below until serving.
- In the morning, uncover, stir, and add extra milk if you want a thinner consistency.
Notes
- For fruit-heavy variations, layer the fruit on the bottom or top instead of mixing for distinct textures.
- Use wide-mouth 16oz jars if you plan to add many toppings in the morning.
- Add crunchy elements like granola or toasted nuts right before eating to keep them from getting soggy.
- Banana variation is best eaten within 2 days.
- You can microwave a jar (lid off) for 30–60 seconds for warm oatmeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook, Meal Prep
- Cuisine: American