# 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 option)
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 - 1/2 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
09 - 1 medium banana, sliced
10 - 1/4 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 mixing bowl, stir together oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and salt until evenly mixed.
02 - Divide the oat mixture evenly among 4 clean glass jars or containers, filling each about three-quarters full.
03 - Top each jar with your choice of toppings such as mixed berries with granola, sliced banana with peanut butter and nuts, shredded coconut with dried cranberries and chocolate chips, or fresh strawberries with almond butter.
04 - Seal jars with lids and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow flavors to meld and oats to soften.
05 - In the morning, stir the contents of each jar. Add additional milk if desired to adjust creaminess, and enjoy directly from the jar or transfer to a bowl.
