These ooey, gooey Chocolate Overnight Oats are as simple as they are delicious, and will quickly float to the top of your breakfast lineup.
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A quick pour, shake, and stir later…and you are in oat heaven. Within just a few simple steps, these beyond delicious, and oh so decadent oats can be enjoyed and made at home. Overnight oats include all whole food ingredients and are one of my absolute favorite breakfast staples. With a base of oats, almond milk, and chia seeds, each bite has a creamy, cloud-like texture that melts in your mouth. I make these at least three times a week and love to have a few mason jars on hand, ready to grab and go. I like to stock my refrigerator at the start of the week with a variety of variations and love scooping in superfood powders for an ultra-nutritious boost. It makes for the most minimal effort in the mornings and is all too satisfying.
Are Chocolate Overnight Oats Healthy?
Show your body some love and serious self-care with these overnight oats. The oat and chia seed combo steal the show. The oats provide a good source of fiber and complex carbohydrates, while the chia seeds add additional fiber and healthy fats via the omega-3 fatty acids. You can even customize your oats with your favorite yogurt and fruit combinations for added nutritious value. It is naturally sweetened with no refined sugars and if you choose to top with fruits, hold on the maple syrup… you won’t even need it. What puts mine over the top is the homemade almond milk I use, resulting in a gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan recipe suitable for various dietary preferences and restrictions. It’s a hearty and healthy dish for the win.
Different concoctions for days…
What makes this recipe so fun is the endless variations. Not only can you customize your oat and chia seed base by mixing in different types of flavored nut milks, or scooping in superfood powders like activated charcoal and collagen, but you can also customize your toppings with nut butters, sliced and diced fruits like banana, shredded coconut, fresh berries, or chopped nuts for added flavor and texture.
There are endless ways to make this, and one of my favorite versions to date is Strawberry Overnight Oats with a little added matcha. The vibrant green from the matcha powder stained the base and was all too beautiful paired with the strawberry red. Makes for a great pic! Whenever my food tastes just as good as it is beautiful, it brings me a real dose of joy.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine
Stir together oats, cocoa, chia seeds, and salt.
Mix
Add almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla; mix.
Chill
Refrigerate overnight in sealed containers.
Serve
Stir and adjust thickness; enjoy cold or warmed.
Devour!
FAQs & Tips
Assembling this recipe the night before makes it the ideal prep-ahead breakfast, just add your toppings in the morning and enjoy. Once put together, these overnight oats can last for up to 7 days in the refrigerator but for longer storage, you can freeze them for up to 2 months. Just make sure to allow them to thaw overnight before serving.
I personally make mine with homemade almond milk but any type of milk will do. Oat milk, coconut milk, whole milk, or 2% milk, it’s up to you. I will note, higher fat-content milk will result in creamier oats. You can also replace up to 1/2 of the milk with yogurt for an even creamier texture. If you don’t have any milk on hand though you can use water and yogurt, it will also do the trick.
Make sure to scoop your supplement of choice into the base. Then add a splash of added water or milk to balance out the powder to liquid ratio. The last thing you want is a mouthful of activated charcoal or protein powder sticking to the top of your almond butter. If you decide to add in some collagen, be aware this can make the recipe unsuitable for vegans.
Serving Suggestions
These Chocolate Overnight Oats have so many variations, making it a colorful and fun recipe to experiment with. I usually have mine with a big glass of water and enjoy my last few bites with an espresso shot or two.
For additional breakfast or brunch inspiration, take a peek at this Blueberry Oatmeal with a Cheesecake Swirl, Cottage Cheese Pancakes or these Blueberry Gluten Free Greek Yogurt Waffles.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, chia seeds, and salt.
- Pour in the almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir the mixture until all ingredients are well combined.
- Divide the mixture between two airtight containers or mason jars. Seal the containers and place them in the refrigerator overnight, or for at least 8 hours, to allow the oats to soak and thicken.
- In the morning, stir the oats well. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more almond milk to reach your desired consistency. Serve cold, or if preferred, gently warm in the microwave before eating.
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