Ingredients
Base
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups milk
Fruit and Nuts
- 1 cup chopped apples
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Flavorings
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Layer Ingredients: Place 1/3 cup of oats into each of 6 half-pint jars. Divide the Greek yogurt evenly between the jars. Top each jar with 2 teaspoons of chia seeds, 1/3 cup chopped apples, 2 teaspoons chopped pecans, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Add Sweetener and Milk: Pour 2 teaspoons of pure maple syrup into each jar, then top each with 1/3 cup of milk.
- Mix and Refrigerate: Stir ingredients in each jar until well combined. Seal jars with lids and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours) to allow oats and chia seeds to soak and flavors to meld.
- Serve: When ready to eat, optionally top with additional chopped apples for extra freshness before serving.
Notes
- Use half-pint mason jars or other small containers with lids for convenient portioning and storage.
- For creamier oats, you can substitute milk with almond milk or other plant-based milk alternatives.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to your taste preference.
- Chia seeds help thicken the oats and add extra fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
- This recipe can be made vegan by using plant-based yogurt and milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
