Description
Indulgent chocolate overnight oats deliver a morning symphony of rich cocoa and creamy textures. Quick breakfast magic brings dessert-like satisfaction without morning effort, making breakfast lovers swoon with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat, etc.)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
Flavor and Nutritional Boosters:
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional, for added thickness)
- 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of salt
Optional Add-Ins and Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter
- ½ banana, mashed
- Dark chocolate chips or shavings
- Fresh berries (e.g., raspberries or strawberries)
- Sliced banana
- Granola
Instructions
- In a mason jar or airtight container, whisk together rolled oats, creamy milk, tangy Greek yogurt, rich cocoa powder, golden honey, tiny chia seeds, aromatic vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until perfectly blended.
- Seal the container securely and nestle into the refrigerator for a minimum of 6 hours, allowing the ingredients to meld and the oats to gently soften and absorb the liquid.
- Upon morning’s arrival, give the mixture a thorough stir, transforming the texture with a splash of additional milk if the consistency feels too dense.
- Create a delightful visual and flavor experience by crowning the chocolate-infused oats with a sprinkle of dark chocolate chips, a handful of vibrant fresh berries, or any preferred garnishes that complement the decadent breakfast.
Notes
- Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a vegan-friendly version that maintains creamy texture and rich chocolate flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by using maple syrup, agave nectar, or stevia instead of honey to accommodate different dietary preferences and sugar sensitivities.
- Boost protein content by adding a scoop of chocolate protein powder or mixing in a tablespoon of almond butter for extra nutrition and satisfying creaminess.
- Prepare multiple jars at once for quick grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week, storing them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to simplify morning meal planning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg