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Overnight Oats
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats 1 Tbsp chia seeds ½ cup greek yogurt 1 cup milk of choice 1 tsp vanilla extract 1-2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup Instructions: Place all ingredients into a large glass container and mix until combined Cover and place into the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.…
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