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Fresh Meal-Prep Overnight Oats with Greek Yogurt and Granola

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A fresh, healthy, and easy-to-prep overnight oats recipe layered with creamy Greek yogurt and crunchy granola, perfect for busy mornings and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
  • 1 cup (240g) plain Greek yogurt, full-fat or low-fat
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk (dairy, almond, oat, or preferred type)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Fresh fruit for topping (berries, banana slices, or chopped apples, optional)
  • ½ cup (50g) granola

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup rolled oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir to evenly distribute.
  2. Add wet ingredients: Pour in 1 cup milk and 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup. Stir well until the oats are fully coated and the mixture looks creamy.
  3. Portion into jars: Divide the oat mixture evenly into two 16-ounce (475ml) mason jars or airtight containers. Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours.
  4. Prepare Greek yogurt topping: When ready to eat, spoon ½ cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt on top of each jar to keep it fresh and creamy.
  5. Add granola and fruit: Sprinkle ¼ cup (25g) granola and your choice of fresh fruit over the yogurt layer just before eating.
  6. Enjoy immediately: Mix a bit if desired or enjoy in layers for a contrast of creamy yogurt, tender oats, and crunchy granola.

Notes

[‘Use rolled oats for best texture; avoid instant or steel-cut oats.’, ‘Add granola and fresh fruit toppings just before eating to keep crunchiness.’, ‘Adjust milk quantity between ¾ to 1¼ cups per cup of oats for preferred consistency.’, ‘For dairy-free, use plant-based milk and coconut or almond yogurt.’, ‘Chia seeds help thicken the mixture and add omega-3s.’, ‘If oats are too thick in the morning, stir in a splash of milk to loosen.’, ‘Store prepared oats in the fridge up to 4 days; add toppings fresh daily.’]

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Keywords: overnight oats, Greek yogurt, granola, healthy breakfast, meal prep, easy breakfast, make ahead, quick breakfast

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