Chocolate Overnight Oats

This Chocolate Overnight Oats recipe is the perfect way to enjoy a rich and indulgent breakfast while staying healthy. With creamy oats soaked in cocoa goodness overnight, it’s a deliciously easy make-ahead meal that will have you waking up excited for breakfast.

We Love Chocolate Overnight Oats

• Not only is this a great breakfast for chocolate lovers, but the fact that making overnight oats is just a 5 minute process at max, is what I love the most about it.
• It is a great make ahead breakfast that works for the entire family, and can be eaten cold too, which is another big win in my books.
• Once you eat overnight oats, there’s no going back- it is a promise

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need just 5 pantry staples to make chocolate overnight oats.

• Old-Fashioned Oats: The base of the recipe, providing texture and heartiness.
• Milk: Hydrates the oats, creating a creamy consistency overnight.
• Brown Sugar: Adds a touch of sweetness and depth of flavor.
• Cocoa Powder: Infuses the oats with a rich, chocolatey taste.
• Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: Enhances the chocolate flavor for double the deliciousness.

How To Make Chocolate Overnight Oats

To make this delicious gluten free meal prep breakfast, here’s what you’ll need to do.

Tips And Tricks For Making Overnight Oats

Ready to give this easy chocolate overnight oats recipe a try? Here are some more tips and tricks to help you out!

• To add some more flavor to the chocolate overnight oats, add a dash of vanilla extract into the mix too.
• A ripe mashed banana can also be a great addition to this overnight oats recipe. Don’t forget to team it up with some chia seeds and a dash of vanilla extract to add some extra flavor.

Optional Additions

• If you want the chocolate overnight oats to be more protein rich, you can add some chocolate protein powder or just regular protein powder into it.
• If you don’t have either of these, you can add a nut butter of your choice. Almond butter and peanut butter are both good choices, and if you have some chocolate peanut butter at hand, even better.
• Not up for peanut butter too? Some Greek yogurt can do the trick. Just remember to reduce the amount of milk you’re adding to get the overnight oats to the right consistency.

More Topping Ideas

• I’ve used chocolate chips as the topping for these chocolate overnight oats, but you can also experiment with other toppings to add a bit of a fun factor.
• Coconut flakes and chopped nuts are both great options.
• You can also top the overnight oats with some fresh fruit, specifically fresh berries, which taste delicious when paired with the chocolate flavor.

Best Way To Store Overnight Oats

• Fridge: You can store overnight oats in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Freeze: You can also freeze overnight oats if you want it to last longer. Just remember to let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then have it in the morning.

FAQ’S

More Recipes to Try

If you enjoyed making these double chocolate overnight oats, and are inspired to try to some more healthy breakfast recipes, here are a few you might want to check out.

• Berry Granola Bites
• Best Vegan Pumpkin Waffles
• Chocolate Covered Bananas
• Air Fryer Baked Potato
• Mediterranean Farro Salad
• Instant Pot Wild Rice Blend With Pomegranates