Description
Prepare this rich, decadent chocolate overnight oats recipe the night before for a quick, healthy breakfast ready when you wake up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1 cup milk (dairy, almond, or soy)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a jar or container with a lid, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, maple syrup (if using), and salt.
- Pour in the milk.
- Stir all ingredients together thoroughly until the cocoa powder is fully mixed in and there are no dry clumps at the bottom.
- Seal the container and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- In the morning, stir the oats again. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash more milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- Eat cold directly from the jar.
Notes
- For a high-protein version, mix in 1 scoop of your favorite chocolate protein powder with the dry ingredients.
- Top with fresh berries, sliced banana, or a spoonful of peanut butter before serving.
- If you prefer a sweeter taste, increase the maple syrup to 2 tablespoons.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 58
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 5