chia pudding
ngredients
*Base:*
– *1/2 cup rolled oats* – not instant
– *1/2 cup milk* – dairy, almond, or oat milk
– *1/4 cup Greek yogurt* – for creaminess like
– *1 tbsp chia seeds* – those little black specks
– *1/2 tbsp maple syrup or honey* – optional
– *1/4 tsp vanilla extract* – optional
– *Pinch of salt*
*Toppings:*
– *1/2 banana*, sliced
– *2-3 raspberries*
– *4-5 blueberries*
– *1 tbsp mixed nuts* – almonds + hazelnuts, chopped
– *1 tsp sliced almonds* for garnish
Instructions
1. *Mix base*: In a mason jar or bowl add oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, sweetener, vanilla, and salt. Stir well.
2. *Chill*: Seal and refrigerate overnight, or at least 4 hours. The chia + oats will thicken up.
3. *Serve*: In the morning, give it a stir. Top with banana slices, raspberries, blueberries, and chopped nuts.
4. *Enjoy*: Eat cold straight from the jar!