Ultimate Healthy Chocolate Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy chocolate overnight oats with whole grains and protein. Ready in 10 minutes for an effortless breakfast.
# What You Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/2 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
06 - 1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
09 - 2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips
10 - 1 small banana, sliced
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts
12 - Fresh berries
# Steps:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until well combined and cocoa powder is fully incorporated.
02 - Divide the mixture evenly between two mason jars or airtight containers.
03 - Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours, until the oats are soft and the mixture has thickened.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats. Add a splash of milk if a thinner consistency is desired.
05 - Top with mini chocolate chips, banana slices, chopped nuts, and berries as desired before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Tastes like eating brownie batter for breakfast but with whole grains and protein to power your morning
- Takes literally five minutes to prep the night before when youre exhausted
- The texture gets incredibly creamy and pudding-like overnight
02 -
- The chia seeds need those hours in the fridge to work their thickening magic so dont skip the chilling time
- Stir everything really thoroughly at first or youll wake up to dry cocoa pockets in your oats
- These keep for 3 to 4 days in the fridge so meal prep Sundays are totally worth it
03 -
- Use wide mouth mason jars for easy stirring in the morning without making a mess
- If the oats seem too thick after sitting just stir in a tablespoon more milk