Description
Enjoy a festive Peppermint Mocha Overnight Oats breakfast. This recipe is quick to prepare, perfect for busy mornings, and tastes like a holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon crushed peppermint candies (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a jar or container, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, and cocoa powder.
- Add maple syrup and peppermint extract.
- Pour in milk and yogurt. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Stir in mini chocolate chips.
- Cover the container and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4 hours.
- In the morning, stir the oats. If they are too thick, add a splash more milk.
- Top with crushed peppermint candies if desired.
Notes
- For a richer mocha flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract to your preference.
- Add a scoop of protein powder for an extra boost.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: Approx. 350-450 (varies with milk and yogurt choice)
- Sugar: Approx. 25-35g
- Sodium: Approx. 150-250mg
- Fat: Approx. 15-25g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10-15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40-55g
- Fiber: Approx. 8-12g
- Protein: Approx. 10-15g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 5-15mg