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Candy Corn Overnight Oats Jar

A quick and visually delightful breakfast featuring layers of creamy oats, yogurt, and fun colors, perfect for a festive morning treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 850
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats Divided into three bowls
  • 1.5 cups milk Divided into three bowls
  • 0.5 cups vanilla Greek yogurt Divided into three bowls
  • 3 tbsp honey Divided into three bowls
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
Coloring and Garnish
  • orange food coloring For coloring the bottom layer
  • yellow food coloring For coloring the middle layer
  • candy corn For optional garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by evenly dividing the oats, milk, vanilla Greek yogurt, and honey into three separate bowls, ensuring consistent texture and sweetness.
  2. Add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the first bowl for the white layer, without any food coloring.
  3. To the second bowl, add a few drops of yellow food coloring and mix until even.
  4. In the third bowl, add orange food coloring, stirring until evenly colored.
Layering
  1. Layer the mixtures in four small mason jars, starting with the orange mixture at the bottom, followed by the yellow, and finishing with the white mixture on top.
Chilling
  1. Cover the jars with lids or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least six hours, preferably overnight.
Serving
  1. Before serving, optionally top each jar with candy corn if desired.
Storage
  1. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Notes

This recipe is great for busy weekdays and can be easily customized with different fruits and flavors.