¼cupGreek yogurt or dairy-free alternatives (optional, see notes)
Optional
½ medium ripe banana (mashed) or sweetener of choice (honey, maple syrup, date syrup)
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients. Be sure to stir really well. Either cover and refrigerate the mixture or divide it into individual serving containers.
Refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
If you'd like, add additional liquid in the morning. Once you achieve the desired consistency, enjoy with toppings.
Notes
Yogurt - Leaving it overnight does enhance the tanginess as it absorbs into the oats. So if you'd like to lessen the flavor, either add something sweet to create a balance or leave it out completely and add it in the morning
Apple pie
to oats/quinoa, milk, and chia seeds, add: ½ cup unsweetened applesauce, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
toppings: chopped (or grated) apples, pecans, maple syrup
Peanut butter and raspberries
Add: 1 tablespoon peanut butter, ½ medium banana, mashed
Toppings: a drizzle of peanut butter and fresh raspberries
Pumpkin Pie
Add: ½ cup pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 2 teaspoons maple syrup/date syrup
Toppings: pecans
Carrot cake
Add: ½ cup finely grated carrots, 1 tablespoon chopped dates