Ultimate Healthy Chocolate Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy cocoa-infused oats with chia seeds and Greek yogurt. Prep in minutes, enjoy overnight for a nourishing morning meal.

# What You Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
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 or honey
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 such as almonds or walnuts
12 - Fresh berries

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until well combined and cocoa powder is fully incorporated.
02 - Divide the mixture evenly between two mason jars or airtight containers.
03 - Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours, until the oats are soft and the mixture has thickened.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats. Add a splash of milk if a looser consistency is desired.
05 - Top with mini chocolate chips, banana slices, chopped nuts, and berries as desired before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Tastes like eating chocolate pudding for breakfast but keeps you full for hours
  • Takes literally five minutes to prep the night before
  • Completely customizable with whatever toppings you have on hand
02 -
  • The texture will seem too loose when you first mix it but chia seeds and oats thicken everything beautifully overnight
  • Mason jars work best because you can shake everything up again in the morning without dirtying another bowl
  • These stay fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days so you can meal prep an entire week at once
03 -
  • Double the recipe and you have breakfast sorted for almost an entire week
  • Use certified gluten-free oats if you need to avoid gluten completely
  • Maple syrup can be swapped for honey if you prefer that flavor profile

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