Start your day with a delightful combination of sweet maple and savory bacon in these easy overnight oats.

– 1 cup rolled oats

– 2 cups milk (or almond milk)

– 1/4 cup maple syrup

– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

– 1/4 teaspoon salt

– 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled

– Fresh fruit for topping (optional)

2. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.

3. 2. Stir in crumbled bacon, reserving some for topping.

4. 3. Divide the mixture into jars or airtight containers.

5. 4. Cover and refrigerate overnight (for at least 4 hours).

6. 5. In the morning, stir the oats and top with additional crumbled bacon and fresh fruit if desired.

– For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon or substitute with coconut bacon.

– You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup.

Keywords: overnight oats, breakfast, maple bacon