# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt for vegan)
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings (choose or mix and match)
08 - ½ cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
09 - 1 medium banana, sliced
10 - ¼ cup granola
11 - 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
12 - 2 tablespoons nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower seed)
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
14 - 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
15 - 2 tablespoons dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots)
# Method:
01 - In a large bowl, mix oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, sweetener of choice, vanilla extract, and salt until thoroughly combined.
02 - Divide the mixture evenly into four clean jars or containers, filling each about three-quarters full.
03 - Top each jar with selected toppings, such as mixed berries with granola; sliced banana with peanut butter and chopped nuts; shredded coconut with dried cranberries and dark chocolate chips; or fresh strawberries with almond butter.
04 - Seal jars with lids and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours to allow flavors to meld and oats to soften.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats, add extra milk if desired for creaminess, and enjoy directly from the jar or transfer to a bowl.
