Ingredients
½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
¾ cup milk (any kind)
¼ cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
1–2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
(optional: 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder)
Instructions
1. Grab a jar with a lid (like a Mason jar) or any small airtight container.
2. Combine dry ingredients: Pour the rolled oats into the jar. Add the salt and optional protein powder. Stir to combine.
3. Add wet ingredients: Pour in milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
4. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and no dry clumps remain.
5. Stir in the chocolate chips; reserve a few for topping if desired.
6. Cover securely with the lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight (8 hours).
7. Next morning, stir again, add reserved chocolate chips or other toppings, and enjoy cold. If desired, warm gently in the microwave (add a splash of milk to thin).
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats, not instant, for best texture. For dairy-free: use non-dairy milk and dairy-free yogurt. For gluten-free: use certified gluten-free oats. For extra protein: add a scoop of protein powder, chia seeds, or flax seeds. Adjust sweetener to taste. Can be stored in fridge for up to 3-4 days. If too thick, add extra milk before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: no-cook, refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 10mg