Easy Overnight Oats

 https://downshiftology.com/recipes/overnight-oats/

Ingredients

Base Overnight Oats

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup milk dairy or dairy-free
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Banana Bread

• 1/2 banana mashed
• 2 tablespoon chopped walnuts
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• pinch of ground flaxseed

Spiced Pear

• 1/2 pear diced
• 1 tablespoon chopped pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• pinch of nutmeg

PB&J

• 2 tablespoon raspberry jam or puree
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter
• 1 teaspoon chopped pistachios

Pina Colada

• 1/4 cup small diced pineapple
• 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• *note: use coconut milk in the base recipe

Carrot Cake

• 1/4 cup shredded carrot
• 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
• 1 tablespoon raisins
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Strawberry Protein

• 1/4 cup small diced strawberry
• 1 scoop protein powder or collagen powder
• 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• Add all the ingredients into a sealable jar or bowl and give it a stir until it's all combined. 
• Let it soak in the fridge for at least 2 hours, but it's best to soak overnight for 8 hours. This will yield a creamier consistency.
• Top your overnight oats with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

• If you make a large batch in a bowl, once it's set and thickened overnight scoop out 1 cup for a single serving.