Instructions

• Prepare the base mixture: in a large mixing bowl combine 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based), and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• Add 1/2 cup yogurt (optional), 1 tbsp chia seeds, and 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional). Stir until everything is evenly combined.
• Choose one flavor variation and add the listed ingredients for that variation, stirring until evenly distributed: - Chocolate Banana: stir in 2 medium bananas, mashed, and 1/4 cup chocolate hazelnut spread. If using, fold in 2-3 tbsp mini chocolate chips or chopped peanuts (optional). - Pineapple Coconut: use 2 cups coconut milk instead of the 2 cups milk above. Stir in 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, diced (or canned in juice, drained), and 1/4 cup shredded coconut. - Strawberry Peanut Butter: stir in 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced, and 4 tbsp peanut butter. (Strawberry jam is optional as a topping.) - Apple Cinnamon: in a small skillet, melt 2 tsp butter over medium heat. Add 1 large apple, diced (about 1 1/2 cups), and 1 tsp ground cinnamon; cook 3–4 minutes until the apple is softened. Let the cooked apple cool slightly, then stir it into the base mixture. Stir in 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional).
• Divide the prepared mixture evenly into 4 containers or jars with lids.
• Refrigerate the jars overnight or for at least 6–8 hours.
• In the morning, remove a jar, stir the oats, and add any optional toppings from the ingredient list as desired (for example: mini chocolate chips or chopped peanuts for the Chocolate Banana variant; strawberry jam for the Strawberry Peanut Butter variant; chopped walnuts for the Apple Cinnamon variant). Serve and enjoy.