Raisin Cookie Refrigerator Oatmeal

A satisfying breakfast for fast-moving mornings. This is a very flexible recipe: start with oats, chia seeds, yogurt, and a liquid, then sweeten and flavour however you want. Also delicious with fresh fruit instead of dried.

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup rolled oats
1 Tbsp chia seeds
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp raw agave
1/8 tsp vanilla
2 - 4 Tbsp raisins
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 - 4 Tbsp toasted and coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)

DIRECTIONS

The night before, combine all the ingredients except the walnuts in a container with a tight fitting lid. Stir well and leave in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, stir in the walnuts, if using, and enjoy!

Variations:

1. Combine rolled oats, chia seeds, yogurt, milk, and agave with a tablespoon of cocoa powder. In the morning, add half a banana or a handful of strawberries, chopped.

2. Combine rolled oats, chia seeds, yogurt, and milk with a teaspoon of amaretto agave (or another sweetener and 1/8 teaspoon of almond extract). In the morning, add a handful of fresh blueberries and a couple of tablespoons of chopped roasted almonds.

3. Combine rolled oats, chia seeds, and yogurt. Use 1/3 cup chai concentrate in place of milk and add 2 to 4 tablespoons of raisins (optional). Stir well. In the morning, sweeten to taste with agave or honey.