Creamy Chia Oats
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup chia seeds
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 4-5 cups hot water*
- ½ cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup peanut butter
Sweeten it up:
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1 cup chopped fresh or frozen fruit
Toppings:
- Fresh berries, banana, or seasonal fruit, granola, toasted nuts, cacao nibs
- *Using hot or just boiling water speeds the process along, but you could also use cold water and soak overnight in the fridge.
Items you can prep ahead (optional)
- Soak the oats and chia seeds overnight (or in just boiling water for 30 minutes)
- Stir in the yogurt and nut butter.
Instructions
- Add oats, chia seeds, salt, and 4 cups hot or just boiling water to a medium bowl or container with a lid. Stir to combine. Let sit for 30 minutes. Alternatively, mix the oats, chia, salt, and cold water together until combined and let sit in the fridge overnight.
- Stir in the yogurt and peanut butter until smooth and creamy. This is your base for your chia oat bowls.
- At this point you can add in any sweetener or fruits you want, thin it out with water if it’s too thick for your liking, and serve it topped with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Substitutions:
- To make vegan, skip the yogurt and add an extra 2 tablespoons of nut butter (you’ll likely want to add extra water when you stir in the nut butter since it is much thicker than yogurt). Or sub with a vegan yogurt.
- Use any nut butter in place of peanut butter.
Storage:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 6 days.
Leftovers + Repurposing:
- You can make your chia oat bowls different each time with mix-ins and toppings.
- Sweeten it up with extra maple syrup for dessert paired with fresh fruit and granola.