Description
Creamy overnight oats with rich chocolate flavor that taste like brownie batter but provide wholesome nutrition. This make-ahead breakfast takes 5 minutes to prep and delivers indulgent chocolate satisfaction that keeps you full all morning.
Ingredients
½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon chia seeds
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
¾ cup milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat)
1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon mini chocolate chips
Optional toppings:
Sliced banana
Chopped almonds or walnuts
Coconut flakes
Extra chocolate chips
Fresh berries
Instructions
1. In jar or container, whisk together cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and splash of milk until smooth.
2. Add remaining milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and salt to cocoa mixture.
3. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined.
4. Fold in rolled oats, ensuring they’re completely coated with chocolate mixture.
5. Top with mini chocolate chips and cover tightly.
6. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture.
7. Before serving, stir gently and add desired fresh toppings.
8. Enjoy cold or let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes if preferred less chilled.
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture – quick oats become too mushy.
Whisk cocoa powder with liquid first to prevent lumps.
Adjust liquid amount based on desired thickness preference.
Add toppings just before eating to maintain texture.
Keeps covered in refrigerator for up to 4 days for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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