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Ultimate Healthy Chocolate Overnight Oats

Close-up of rich chocolate overnight oats in a glass jar, topped generously with mini chocolate chips.
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Make this easy, make-ahead chocolate overnight oats recipe for a decadent yet healthy breakfast that tastes like dessert. It is perfect for busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 scoop (about 20g) vanilla or chocolate protein powder (optional, for high protein oats)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or dairy free option like almond milk)
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy free yogurt)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. In a jar or container with a lid, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and protein powder (if using). Mix these dry ingredients well.
  2. Add the milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to the container.
  3. Stir or shake the mixture vigorously until everything is fully combined and there are no dry clumps remaining.
  4. Place the lid on the container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight. This allows the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and become creamy.
  5. In the morning, check the consistency. If it is too thick, stir in a splash more milk until you reach your desired creamy overnight oats texture.
  6. Top with mini chocolate chips or other desired toppings before serving. Enjoy this quick grab and go meal.

Notes

  • For a brownie batter oats flavor, add an extra teaspoon of cocoa powder and a few drops of liquid stevia if you omit the maple syrup.
  • If you want chocolate peanut butter oats, stir in 1 tablespoon of peanut butter before chilling.
  • This recipe works well for meal prep oatmeal; prepare up to three days in advance.

Nutrition

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