Tillamook Yogurt Overnight Oats
Makes 1 serving

This is a template which means you can switch up the flavor of yogurt and add in your favorite nuts, seeds, fruits, etc. to create your new favorite recipe! The base is 1 part yogurt: 1 part oats: 1 part water: 1/8 part chia seeds. Enjoy this nutritious breakfast (or snack) right out of the fridge or at room temperature. Plan ahead and make a large batch to keep in a larger container and scoop out portions each morning or store in multiple 1-serving size containers.

½ heaping cup Tillamook yogurt (5.3 oz single serve container)
½ cup rolled oats
1 Tablespoon chia seeds

1.    Combine the rolled oats and chia seeds in a medium container with a lid or in a jar. Mix well to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed and to prevent the chia seeds from clumping when the liquid is added. I like to use a clear container or jar so that I can see that the seeds and oats are uniformly distributed.

2.    Pour the yogurt and ½ cup water over the dry mixture. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined for even distribution and the oats and chia seeds are evenly coated with the yogurt and water mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least four hours. Keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

We made two versions:

1.    Vanilla Bean yogurt with diced apple, caramelized dates (remove pit, chop into pieces, caramelize in skillet with olive oil), cinnamon

2.    Strawberry yogurt with berries, cardamom, toasted hazelnuts

Other combinations:

·      Plain yogurt with mango, lime, coconut, ginger

·      Stumptown coffee yogurt with cocoa powder and cacao nibs

·      Key lime yogurt with toasted coconut and toasted cashews

Other mix-in/topping suggestions:

·      Fruit – pomegranate, blueberries, sliced or mashed banana, grated or diced apple or pear, grated carrot, citrus, kiwi, toasted coconut…

·      Spices - cinnamon, cardamom, ginger…

·      Nuts (toasted to bring out the flavor) - pecans, walnuts, pistachio nuts, almonds, Brazil nuts…

·      Seeds (toasted to bring out the flavor) - sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, hemp seeds…

·      Nut or seed butters - almond butter, peanut butter, tahini…

·      Extracts - vanilla, mint, almond, rose water, orange blossom water…