Healthy Chocolate Overnight Oats (Print version)
Creamy, chocolatey overnight oats with whole grains and protein. Ready in 10 minutes for effortless breakfasts.
# What you'll 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
# How to make it:
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 looser consistency is desired.
05 - Top with mini chocolate chips, banana slices, chopped nuts, and berries as desired before serving.
# Expert suggestions:
01 -
- Waking up to breakfast already waiting feels like giving yourself a gift
- The chocolate flavor is rich enough to satisfy dessert cravings before the sun even rises
02 -
- The texture transforms dramatically between hour 6 and hour 8, so plan accordingly
- Cocoa powder needs serious stirring to dissolve completely, otherwise you get bitter pockets
03 -
- Use wide mouth jars for easier stirring and serving
- Wait to add soft fruits like banana until serving so they do not get mushy