Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Chocolate Overnight Oats recipe packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, chia seeds, and cocoa powder. This no-cook breakfast is creamy, chocolatey, and customizable with your favorite toppings, perfect for a quick and nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of your choice)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or substitute with more milk or plant-based yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of flaky salt
Oats Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Toppings (optional)
- Mini chocolate chips
- Berries
- Banana slices
- Nut butter
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the almond milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and flaky salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Stir in the old fashioned oats and chia seeds into the wet mixture until everything is evenly mixed.
- Refrigerate: Divide the oat mixture evenly into 4 jars or containers, secure the lids, and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, allowing the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften.
- Serve: Before serving, stir the oats to combine. Add a splash of milk if you prefer a thinner consistency. Top with your favorite toppings such as mini chocolate chips, fresh berries, banana slices, or nut butter and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use any milk you prefer, including dairy or plant-based options, to suit your dietary needs.
- If you want a sweeter breakfast, increase the maple syrup slightly or add sweet toppings.
- The recipe can be prepared the night before for a quick and convenient morning meal.
- Chia seeds help thicken the mixture and add fiber and nutrients.
- Overnight oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to adjust toppings to suit your taste and texture preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: overnight oats, chocolate oats, healthy breakfast, no-cook oats, easy breakfast, chia seeds, dairy-free option, make ahead breakfast
