Chocolate Overnight Oats
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Chocolate Overnight Oats
Description
This recipe mixes rolled oats with raw cacao powder and chia seeds, soaked in non-dairy milk and coconut or Greek yogurt. Vanilla extract adds aromatic sweetness, while pure maple syrup offers gentle natural sweetening. Dark chocolate chips are stirred in before refrigerating overnight, giving time for the oats and chia seeds to absorb liquids and soften properly. The chilled oats develop a creamy consistency with a subtle crunch from the chia.
The flavor registers as lightly chocolatey but not overpowering, with a pleasant balance of creamy and slightly textured elements. Preparing in advance suits busy mornings when a grab-and-go breakfast is needed. The oats can be kept refrigerated for up to five days while maintaining tenderness.
Optional mix-ins like fresh fruits can be added on serving for extra freshness and taste variety. Using rolled oats rather than instant helps preserve the intended soft yet hearty texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cup rolled oats old-fashioned
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 3 tablespoons raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder; raw
- 2 cup non-dairy milk
- 2/3 cup yogurt coconut or greek
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark sugar-free chocolate
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly to combine, then divide into jars or cups.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to overnight.
- Serve chill for a fast breakfast. Enjoy!
- Keeps well refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Refrigerate the oats for at least four hours, preferably overnight, to achieve a soft, tender texture.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey, Lakanto Monk Fruit Sweetener, or agave for vegan or allergen considerations.
- Rolled oats yield a more desirable texture than instant oats for this recipe.
- Choose gluten-free oats if avoiding gluten contamination.
- Use non-dairy milk, non-dairy yogurt, and dairy-free chocolate chips for a vegan version.
- Adding fresh fruits such as banana, strawberry, or blueberries enhances flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 337IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 193mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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