Berry and Chia Overnight Oats

Wash 1 1/2 cups of fresh strawberries and 1 1/2 cups of fresh blueberries under cold running water. Hull the strawberries and slice them into bite-sized pieces. For your 2-year-old toddler's portion, finely dice or mash the strawberries and thoroughly mash the blueberries to eliminate any choking hazards.

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups of uncooked old-fashioned rolled oats, 5 tablespoons of raw chia seeds, and 5 tablespoons of raw hemp hearts. Stir the dry ingredients together until they are evenly distributed.

Add 2 1/2 cups of plain low-fat Greek yogurt, 2 1/2 cups of whole milk, 5 tablespoons of pure maple syrup, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the bowl containing the dry oat mixture.

Stir the mixture thoroughly with a large spoon or spatula, ensuring no dry pockets of oats or clumped chia seeds remain at the bottom of the bowl.

Gently fold the prepared strawberries and blueberries into the oat mixture, distributing them evenly throughout.

Divide the mixture evenly among 5 clean glass jars or airtight storage containers (approximately 1 1/4 cups per container).

Seal the containers tightly with their lids and place them in the refrigerator to soak for at least 8 hours (or overnight) so the oats, chia seeds, and hemp hearts can fully soften and absorb the liquid.

Before serving or packing for school, stir the oats well. If the mixture has become too thick, stir in an extra tablespoon of whole milk to reach a smooth, creamy consistency.