Description
Indulgent chocolate overnight oats bring creamy comfort to morning routines. Rich cocoa flavors blend seamlessly with rolled oats, promising a satisfying breakfast you’ll crave each dawn.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat, etc.)
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 tsps honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional, for added thickness)
- 1 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
- ½ banana, mashed
- Dark chocolate chips or shavings
- Fresh berries (e.g., raspberries or strawberries)
- Sliced banana
- Granola
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mixing: Combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, honey, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and salt in a mason jar or airtight container, whisking until thoroughly incorporated.
- Chilling: Securely seal the container and refrigerate overnight (minimum 6 hours) to allow ingredients to meld and oats to soften completely.
- Preparing: Remove from refrigerator and stir vigorously, adjusting consistency with additional milk if needed to achieve desired smoothness.
- Garnishing: Top with dark chocolate chips, fresh berries, or preferred toppings to enhance visual appeal and add textural contrast to the creamy chocolate base.
Notes
- Control Liquid Ratio: Adjust milk quantity carefully to prevent overly runny or thick texture; start with recommended amounts and tweak according to personal preference.
- Enhance Protein Content: Incorporate additional Greek yogurt or protein powder for increased nutritional value, especially beneficial for fitness enthusiasts and active individuals.
- Optimize Chocolate Intensity: Select high-quality cocoa powder for richer, deeper chocolate flavor; dark cocoa varieties provide more robust taste and potential antioxidant benefits.
- Flexible Dietary Adaptations: Substitute dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for vegan versions; use gluten-free oats for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals, ensuring broader accessibility.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg