Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned oats)
- 1/2 cup milk of your choice (dairy, almond, oat, or soy)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 medium apple, diced into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Instructions
- In a mason jar or a medium-sized glass container, add the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a small pinch of salt. Stir everything together with a spoon until the mixture is well combined and there are no dry pockets of oats or chia seeds.
- Add the diced apples to the jar. Gently fold them into the oat mixture so they are evenly distributed. The natural juices from the apple will begin to infuse the oats with flavor as they sit overnight.
- Seal the container with a lid and place it in the refrigerator. Let the oats soak for at least 4 hours, though for the best creamy texture, leaving them overnight is highly recommended. During this time, the oats and chia seeds will absorb the liquid and soften perfectly.
- When you are ready to eat, remove the jar from the fridge. Give the oats a quick stir. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top just before serving to ensure they stay crunchy and provide a beautiful texture contrast to the creamy oats.
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian