Ingredients

Base recipe:

• 1 cup rolled oats

• 2 cups milk (any kind)

• 1 to 2 teaspoons chia seeds (optional)

Topping ideas:

• Honey or maple syrup

• Fruit butters or jam

• Ground ginger or cinnamon

• Lavender

• Stewed apples

• Fresh fruit (banana, berries, etc.)

• Nuts

• Dried coconut pieces or coconut flakes

• Raisins or other dried fruit

• Peanut butter or chestnut cream

• Flaxseed

• Hemp hearts

• Seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, etc.)

Serves 2.

Method

1. Put oats, milk, and chia seeds (if using) into a mason jar and shake gently.

2. Leave in refrigerator overnight.

3. Portion out into 2 bowls in the morning.

4. Heat in microwave for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring halfway.

5. Garnish with any combination of toppings!

Notes:

• For more chewiness, substitute ½ cup steel cut oats (I use the organic quick cooking ones from Bob’s Red Mill) for ½ cup rolled oats.

• All or some of the milk can be substituted with water (e.g., I sometimes make this with half almond milk and half water).

• You can also eat this cold with some yogurt!