Easy Chocolate Overnight Oats Recipe
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Easy Chocolate Overnight Oats Recipe
Description
The oats and chia seeds absorb the liquid overnight, softening while thickening into a pudding-like consistency. Cocoa powder provides chocolate notes without overpowering the mild oat base, while sweetener and salt balance flavor. Cinnamon is optional but adds a warm spice that complements chocolate.
This make-ahead recipe is ready to eat straight from the fridge, making it convenient for busy mornings. It offers a cold, creamy texture with a light chocolate kick and can be topped with fruits, nuts, or yogurts as desired to enhance flavor and texture.
The recipe can be easily scaled up to serve multiple portions by increasing ingredient quantities proportionally. Using gluten-free oats is possible for suitable diets.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 cup milk your choice
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sweetener
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place oats, chia seeds, milk, cocoa, sweetener, cinnamon and salt in an 8 ounce jar or bowl with a lid.
- Mix ingredients until well combined.
- Cover the jar with the lid and place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 3 hours before enjoying.
- Top with additional ingredients.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats.
- To make multiple servings, multiply the ingredients accordingly, such as using 1 1/3 cups oats and 2 cups milk for 4 servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 317mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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