Overnight Oats with Raspberry Chia

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative

04 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

05 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

06 - Pinch of salt

→ Raspberry Chia Layer

07 - 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries

08 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds

09 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

10 - 2 tablespoons water

→ Toppings

11 - Fresh raspberries for garnish

12 - Sliced almonds or granola

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine oats, milk, yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until well combined.

02 - In a separate bowl, mash raspberries with a fork. Stir in chia seeds, water, and honey if using. Allow mixture to sit for 5 minutes to thicken.

03 - Divide half of the oat mixture between two mason jars or containers. Add a layer of the raspberry chia mixture, then top with remaining oats.

04 - Cover containers with lids and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.

05 - Gently stir the oat mixture and top with fresh raspberries and sliced almonds or granola if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

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Zero cooking required, which means you can make this while barely awake or straight from the couch.
The chia seeds expand overnight and create this mysterious gel texture that somehow feels indulgent despite being incredibly healthy.
Fresh raspberries stay bright and tart against the creamy oats, so every spoonful feels balanced and never boring.

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If you mash the raspberries too aggressively, they turn into a bitter paste, so use a light hand and leave some small chunks for texture.
The chia seeds need those five minutes to thicken or they'll make your overnight oats watery by morning, which I learned the hard way on a Tuesday.

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