Dessert for 4

Chia Overnight Oats

Name: Chia Overnight Oats
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup milk; 1 tbsp pure maple syrup; 1 tbsp creamy peanut butter; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; as needed kosher salt (optional); 1/2 cup rolled oats; 2 tbsp + 1 tsp chia seeds; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 2/3 cup pure maple syrup; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 3 firm bananas; 1/2 cup walnuts

$7.90for 415 minServes 4

These no-cook oats mix milk, chia seeds, peanut butter, maple syrup, bananas, and walnuts for a creamy chilled breakfast.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	8.5 oz	$0.34Typical price
	Peanut butter, 0.5 oz$0.14/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.08Typical price
	Oats, 1.5 oz$0.10/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.15Typical price
	Butter, 1.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Bananas, 0.85 lb$0.62/lb typical	0.85 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 2.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	2.25 oz	$1.57Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.90

Swaps

Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Honey or maple syrupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepperSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar

Not included in the cost.

15 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Budget Desserts No-cook

Typical price

$1.98 per serving$7.90 for 4

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Ingredients

1 cup milk
1 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tbsp creamy peanut butter
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
as needed kosher salt (optional)
1/2 cup rolled oats
2 tbsp + 1 tsp chia seeds
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2/3 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 firm bananas
1/2 cup walnuts

Steps

Whisk the milk, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, peanut butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt in a medium bowl.
Stir in the oats and chia seeds until evenly mixed.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 5 minutes, until the mixture thickens.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then stir in the remaining maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, rum extract, and vanilla.
Slice the bananas and toss them with the warm syrup mixture.
Divide the oats among four bowls and top with the bananas and walnuts.