Overnight Oats & Chia Pudding Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rolled Oats (Divided equally among the three flavor batches (≈⅓ cup each))
• 1.5 cup Milk (Can be dairy or plant‑based (soy, oat, almond, coconut). Adjust for desired thickness.)
• ¾ cup Plain Yogurt (Greek or regular; for vegan version use coconut yogurt.)
• 3 tablespoon Chia Seeds (Divided equally among the three batches (1 tbsp each).)
• 3 tablespoon Honey (Or maple syrup for vegan version. Adjust sweetness to taste.)
• 1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened, for chocolate batch.)
• ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Adds depth to chocolate pudding.)
• 1 medium Ripe Banana (Mashed; used in banana‑cinnamon and peanut‑butter batches.)
• ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (For banana‑cinnamon batch.)
• 1 tablespoon Peanut Butter (Smooth or crunchy, for peanut‑butter batch.)
• 1 cup Fresh Fruit Topping Mix (Combination of sliced bananas, raspberries, strawberries, cherries, blueberries – adjust per flavor.)
• ½ cup Dry Fruit & Nut Mix (Homemade mix of almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pecans, goji berries, flax seeds, cacao nibs, coconut flakes.)

Instructions

1. Gather and Measure Ingredients

   Measure out oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, honey and the flavor‑specific ingredients (cocoa, vanilla, banana, cinnamon, peanut butter).

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2. Mix Chocolate Flavor Base

   In the large mixing bowl combine ⅓ cup rolled oats, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup yogurt, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp cocoa powder, and ½ tsp vanilla extract. Stir until evenly mixed; the mixture will look slightly runny.

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3. Mix Banana‑Cinnamon Flavor Base

   In a clean portion of the bowl add ⅓ cup oats, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup yogurt, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1 tbsp honey, ½ mashed banana, and ½ tsp ground cinnamon. Mix well.

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4. Mix Peanut‑Butter Flavor Base

   Combine the remaining ⅓ cup oats, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup yogurt, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1 tbsp honey, ½ mashed banana, and 1 tbsp peanut butter in the bowl. Stir until the peanut butter is fully blended.

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5. Portion and Refrigerate Overnight

   Divide each flavored mixture into separate mason jars or containers (about ½ cup per jar). Cover tightly and place in the refrigerator for at least 6‑8 hours or overnight. The oats and chia will absorb the liquid and thicken.

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6. Add Toppings and Serve

   When ready to eat, give the pudding a quick stir, then top with fresh fruit (banana slices, raspberries, strawberries, cherries, blueberries) and a generous sprinkle of the dry fruit & nut mix. Enjoy cold or let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes if you prefer a softer texture.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

260

Protein

8 g

Carbohydrates

35 g

Fat

9 g

Fiber

7 g