Description
Easy and delicious chocolate overnight oats! A healthy and customizable breakfast that’s ready when you are.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (not instant)
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy, I prefer almond milk)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey, agave, or your favorite sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: chocolate chips, berries, nuts, shredded coconut, peanut butter, banana slices
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl or jar, mix rolled oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Mix well: Stir until all ingredients are combined.
- Taste and adjust: Add more sweetener or cocoa powder to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate overnight (at least 6 hours).
- Check consistency: If too thick, add a splash of milk.
- Stir well: Stir to redistribute chia seeds.
- Add toppings: Add your favorite toppings.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Use any type of milk you prefer.
- Add protein powder for a protein boost.
- This recipe is vegan if you use plant-based milk and maple syrup.
- Add chopped fruit before refrigerating.
- Use different sweeteners as desired.
- Spice it up with cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom.
- Make a large batch for meal prepping.
- Warm it up in the microwave if desired.
- Add nut butter for a creamy texture.
- Experiment with different extracts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes