OVERNIGHT OATS | easy, healthy breakfast & 6 flavor ideas!

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a budget-friendly option.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein, while sour cream is often less expensive.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is a cost-effective alternative.

chia seeds

💰Cheaper: flaxseeds

Flaxseeds provide similar texture and nutritional benefits at a lower cost.

Add 1/2 cup rolled oats to a 16-ounce Mason jar.

Pour in 1/2 cup cashew milk.

Add 1/4 cup yogurt.

Stir in 1 tablespoon chia seeds and 1 tablespoon maple syrup.

Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least two hours, preferably overnight.

For a large batch, combine 2 cups rolled oats, 2 cups milk, 1 cup yogurt, 1/4 cup chia seeds, and 1/4 cup maple syrup in a bowl and stir.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.

To make a pina colada flavor, add 1/4 cup diced pineapple, 1 tablespoon shredded coconut, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract to the basic mixture.

For PB&J flavor, heat raspberries with maple syrup and vanilla extract to make raspberry puree, then layer it with the oats and nut butter.

For strawberry protein oats, add 1/4 cup diced strawberries and 1 scoop protein powder to the basic mixture.

For spiced pear oats, add 1/4 cup diced pear, 1 tablespoon chopped pecans, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg to the basic mixture.

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