Overnight Oats Base with 5 Flavor Variations

How to Make Overnight Oats Base with 5 Flavor Variations

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   Step 1: Make the overnight oats base

   In a large bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla until evenly combined. Divide the mixture into 4 airtight jars or containers, pressing down gently to compact and remove large air pockets. Let the jars sit at room temperature for a minute so the chia begins to hydrate, then cover.

   For this step

   • 2 cupsRolled oats
   • 2 cupsMilk (dairy or plant-based)
   • 4 tbspChia seeds
   • 2 tbspMaple syrup (or honey)
   • 1 tspVanilla extract
   
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   Step 2: Chill until set

   Refrigerate the covered jars for at least 6 hours or overnight (6–12 hours) so the oats and chia thicken into a creamy texture. Prepared jars will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days for easy breakfasts all week.
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   Step 3: Choose a flavor variation and assemble

   In the morning, pick a jar and either stir in or layer your chosen variation: Peanut Butter Banana — slice banana and swirl about 1 tbsp peanut butter per jar; Mixed Berry — top with mixed berries straight from the fridge or warm them briefly to macerate; Apple Cinnamon — chop or grate the apple, stir it in and sprinkle with cinnamon. For PB & Berry, add peanut butter and berries together; for Banana Cinnamon, mash banana and mix with a pinch of cinnamon.

   For this step

   • 2 mediumBanana (medium)
   • 4 tbspPeanut butter
   • 2 cupsMixed berries (fresh or frozen)
   • 1 largeApple (large)
   • 2 tspGround cinnamon
   
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   Step 4: Serve and store

   Enjoy cold straight from the jar, let sit 10 minutes to soften, or warm gently in the microwave for 20–40 seconds if you prefer it warm. Store sealed jars in the refrigerator up to 5 days or freeze portions for up to 1 month (thaw overnight in fridge).
   

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla until evenly combined. Divide the mixture into 4 airtight jars or containers, pressing down gently to compact and remove large air pockets. Let the jars sit at room temperature for a minute so the chia begins to hydrate, then cover.
2. Refrigerate the covered jars for at least 6 hours or overnight (6–12 hours) so the oats and chia thicken into a creamy texture. Prepared jars will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days for easy breakfasts all week.
3. In the morning, pick a jar and either stir in or layer your chosen variation: Peanut Butter Banana — slice banana and swirl about 1 tbsp peanut butter per jar; Mixed Berry — top with mixed berries straight from the fridge or warm them briefly to macerate; Apple Cinnamon — chop or grate the apple, stir it in and sprinkle with cinnamon. For PB & Berry, add peanut butter and berries together; for Banana Cinnamon, mash banana and mix with a pinch of cinnamon.
4. Enjoy cold straight from the jar, let sit 10 minutes to soften, or warm gently in the microwave for 20–40 seconds if you prefer it warm. Store sealed jars in the refrigerator up to 5 days or freeze portions for up to 1 month (thaw overnight in fridge).