Double Chocolate Overnight Oats
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Double Chocolate Overnight Oats
Description
This recipe blends old-fashioned rolled oats with unsweetened cocoa powder and mini chocolate chips to create a chocolate-infused base. Optional chia seeds add slight texture and nutritional value. Brown sugar sweetens the mixture, while a pinch of salt balances flavors. Adding milk and vanilla extract completes the ingredients, which are stirred then refrigerated overnight to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and soften fully.
The oats can be enjoyed directly from the refrigerator or warmed briefly to suit preference. This method requires no baking or cooking and provides a handy chocolate breakfast that can be prepared in advance. The recipe's simplicity makes it adaptable to different milk types and personal taste.
Any variety of dairy or plant-based milk can be used, including homemade options, allowing flexibility for dietary needs or availability. Chilling times of a few hours to overnight work best for texture.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup rolled oats $0.24, old-fashioned
- 2 Tbsp chia seed $0.44, optional
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder $0.07, unsweetened
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar $0.08
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips $0.32
- 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
- 1 1/3 cup milk $0.27
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract $0.14
Instructions
- Combine the oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, brown sugar, chocolate chips, and salt in a bowl.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract, then stir to combine. Allow the mixture to sit for about five minutes.
- Divide the oat mixture between four resealable containers. Close the containers and refrigerate overnight or up to five days.
- Stir the oats just before enjoying. Eat cold or warm it up in the microwave.
Notes
- Any type of dairy or non-dairy milk, including homemade oat milk, can be used in place of the milk listed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4¾ cup each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75cup | |
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Sodium | 193mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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