Ultimate Healthy Chocolate Overnight Oats (Printable View)
Creamy chocolate overnight oats with whole grains and protein, ready in just 10 minutes of prep time.
# Ingredient List:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/2 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
06 - 1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
09 - 2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips
10 - 1 small banana, sliced
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts
12 - Fresh berries
# How to Prepare:
01 - Combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly until cocoa powder is fully dissolved and mixture is uniform.
02 - Divide mixture evenly between two mason jars or airtight containers. Seal tightly.
03 - Refrigerate overnight or for minimum 6 hours until oats soften and mixture thickens to desired consistency.
04 - Stir oats in morning. Add splash of milk if thinner consistency is preferred.
05 - Top with mini chocolate chips, banana slices, chopped nuts, and fresh berries as desired before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It tastes like having dessert for breakfast but fuels you with sustained energy
- The prep takes literally minutes and breakfast is waiting when you wake up
02 -
- The chia seeds need those full six hours to work their magic and transform the texture
- Stirring again before eating reincorporates any settled ingredients and adjusts consistency
03 -
- Warm the jar slightly in the microwave for thirty seconds if you prefer hot oatmeal
- Stir in a scoop of protein powder after the overnight soak for an extra boost