Healthy Chocolate Overnight Oats (Printable version)
Creamy chocolate oats with protein-rich Greek yogurt and chia seeds. Ready overnight for effortless breakfast.
# 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 thoroughly. Add a splash of milk if a thinner consistency is desired.
05 - Top with mini chocolate chips, banana slices, chopped nuts, and fresh berries as desired before serving.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- You get to wake up to chocolate for breakfast without an ounce of guilt
- Five minutes the night before buys you back precious morning sleep time
02 -
- The oats will seem too liquid when you first mix them, but that is exactly how they should look
- Chia seeds need those full hours to plump up or you will miss the creamy texture entirely
03 -
- Mason jars with wide mouths make stirring and eating so much easier
- Double the recipe on Sunday and you are set for the work week