Description
A nutritious and delicious breakfast option that combines rolled oats and chia seeds, perfect for a quick and healthy start to the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened milk (dairy or plant-based)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup fresh berries (optional, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
- 1 small banana, sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped nuts (optional, almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1 tbsp nut butter (optional, peanut, almond, or cashew)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or large jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir well to blend thoroughly.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight for at least 8 hours, allowing oats and chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid and soften.
- In the morning, stir the mixture. If the texture is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired consistency.
- Top with fresh berries, banana slices, chopped nuts, or nut butter as desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Can be prepared in individual jars for easy grab-and-go breakfasts.
- Adjust sweeteners according to your taste preference.
- Feel free to experiment with different toppings for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg