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.
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Why This Recipe Works
- 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 chocolate overnight oats, there's no going back- it is a promise.
🥘 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.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
- If you want the chocolate overnight oats to be more protein rich, you can add some chocolate protein powder or some almond butter to the mixture.
- Want less chocolate? Skip the chocolate chips and use just the cocoa powder instead!
🔪 How To Make Chocolate Overnight Oats
To make this delicious gluten free meal prep breakfast, here's what you'll need to do.
Step One: In a jar that can seal, add in the following order. Cocoa powder, Milk, Oats, Brown sugar
Step Two: Using a spoon, stir the mixture to get it started. Seal with the lid and give it a good 30-second shake. Place in the refrigerator overnight or for 8 hours.
Step Three: Remove and microwave for 30 seconds for a warm serving or leave cold for those hot summer mornings.
Step Four: Top with chocolate chips for that extra boost of sweet caffeine!
👩🍳 Expert Tips
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.
💭 FAQs
To make healthy chocolate overnight oats, you'll need to make a few tweaks and ingredient swaps. You can skip adding the sugar and use a natural sweetener instead. Pure maple syrup, coconut sugar and date syrup are all great choices. You can also add some chia seeds to the overnight oats. Chia seeds pack in a ton of nutritional benefits, and they lend the dish a perfect pudding-like consistency.
You sure can! Just swap the regular milk in the recipe with unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk or any other non dairy milk of your choice. To lend some more creaminess to the overnight oatmeal dish, you'll also want to add a dash of coconut cream.
Old-fashioned rolled oats are typically preferred for their texture and ability to absorb liquid without becoming too soft. However, quick-cooking oats can also be used if you prefer a creamier consistency. It's best to avoid using steel-cut oats, as they require longer soaking times and may not achieve the desired texture overnight.
Absolutely! While traditionally enjoyed cold, you can heat your Chocolate Overnight Oats if you prefer. Simply transfer the desired portion to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, adding a splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
You can store overnight oats in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. 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.
🧂Serving Suggestions
Here are some great toppings to serve with your overnight oats:
- 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.
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Chocolate Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Old Fashioned Oats
- 1 ½ Cup Milk
- ¼ Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
- tablespoon Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips for garnish
Instructions
- In a jar that can seal, add in the following order, milk, oats, brown sugar, cocoa powder.
- Using a spoon, stir the mixture to get it started. Seal with the lid and give it a good 30-second shake.
- Place in the refrigerator overnight or for 8 hours.
- Remove and microwave for 30 seconds for a warm serving or leave cold for those hot summer mornings.
- Top with chocolate chips for that extra boost of sweet caffeine!
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These Chocolate Overnight Oats are a rich and indulgent breakfast that's surprisingly healthy! I love how the creamy oats soak up the cocoa goodness overnight, making mornings so much easier. Sometimes I stir in a spoonful of almond butter or top with fresh berries for an extra treat. Let me know how you customize yours!