Ultimate Healthy Chocolate Overnight Oats
Prepare this easy, make-ahead chocolate oatmeal the night before for a quick, decadent breakfast ready when you wake up.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, maple syrup, milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a jar or container with a lid.
- Stir all ingredients well until the cocoa powder is fully mixed in and there are no dry clumps.
- 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 refrigerator.
Notes
- For a high-protein version, add 1 scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder before refrigerating.
- Use dairy-free milk like almond or soy milk for a vegan option.
- Top with fresh berries or a spoonful of peanut butter before serving.
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: 12
- Cholesterol: 0
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