Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup (45g) Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
  • 1 tbsp (12g) Chia Seeds
  • 1/2 cup (120g) Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 1/4 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp (5ml) Maple Syrup
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Measure the dry base. Add the 1/2 cup (45g) oats, 1 tbsp (12g) chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt to your jar. Note: Mixing dry first prevents the spices from clumping in the liquid.
  2. Add the creamy elements. Spoon in the 1/2 cup (120g) Greek yogurt directly onto the dry mix.
  3. Pour the liquid. Add the 1/2 cup (120ml) almond milk, vanilla, and maple syrup.
  4. Agitate the mixture. Stir vigorously with a spoon until no dry pockets of oats remain at the bottom.
  5. The Second Stir (The Secret Step). Wait 2 minutes, then stir again. This prevents the chia seeds from forming gelatinous clumps.
  6. Seal the vessel. Tighten the lid to prevent the oats from absorbing fridge smells like onions or leftovers.
  7. Refrigerate for the long soak. Place in the fridge for at least 6 hours. You will see the liquid disappear as the grains swell.
  8. Final texture check. In the morning, open the jar. The aroma should be sweet and spicy.
  9. Loosen if needed. If the oats look too stiff, splash in 1 tablespoon of extra milk until the texture is glossy and spoonable.
  10. Top and serve. Add fresh berries or nuts just before eating to maintain their crunch.