1/4 cup uncooked oats (old fashioned rolled oats recommended; do not use steel cut oats)
1-1/2 teaspoons dried chia seeds
1 cup liquid (dairy or non-dairy milk or juice, or combination)
1/4 cup low-fat yogurt (Greek yogurt recommended, but any yogurt may be used, including non-dairy)
1 cup fruit, fresh, frozen (unthawed), or canned (drained); or 1/2 cup dried fruit*; or 3/4 cup fruit sauce or puree (i.e. applesauce)
OPTIONAL ADD-INS:
1 or more teaspoons sweetener (honey, maple syrup, agave syrup, or your preferred sweetener)
1 or more tablespoons fruit jam, preserves, or spread
1/8 to 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or other sweet spices
1 or more teaspoons cocoa powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract or vanilla bean paste