Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats (Store brand)
- 2.5 cups Water or Milk of choice (Store brand dairy or soy is usually most affordable)
- 5 tsp Chia seeds (Optional, for texture)
- 5 tsp Brown sugar or honey
- 1.25 cups Frozen berries or 2 sliced bananas
- 5 tbsp Peanut butter (A great source of cheap protein)
- Pinch of salt (To enhance flavor)
Instructions
- Gather five clean mason jars or airtight plastic containers. Ensure they have tight-fitting lids. Line them up on your counter to make an assembly line. This helps you distribute ingredients evenly across all five servings quickly.
- Place 1/2 cup of rolled oats into each container. Add 1 teaspoon of chia seeds and a tiny pinch of salt to each jar. Adding the dry ingredients first prevents the oats from sticking to the bottom and ensures the texture remains consistent throughout the jar.
- Add 1/2 cup of liquid (water or milk) to each container. Stir in 1 teaspoon of your chosen sweetener. If you are using a liquid sweetener like honey, give it a quick stir to make sure it doesn’t just sit at the bottom. The 1:1 ratio of oats to liquid is the secret to a perfect, creamy consistency.
- Divide your frozen fruit or sliced bananas among the five jars. Add 1 tablespoon of peanut butter to the top of each. Do not worry about stirring the peanut butter in perfectly yet; it will soften as it sits in the fridge, making it easier to mix when you are ready to eat.
- Tighten the lids on all five containers. Give them a vigorous shake to distribute the ingredients. Place the jars in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, though overnight is best. The oats will soak up the liquid and become tender and flavorful by morning.
- Cook Time: 10 minutes