chocolate overnight oats
Chocolate Overnight Oats is a delicious and nutritious breakfast option, perfect for busy mornings. This recipe combines rolled oats with cocoa powder, yogurt, and your choice of milk for a chocolatey twist. Prepare it the night before and wake up to a tasty, energizing meal.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 2 airtight containers or jars
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk Can be dairy or non-dairy, such as almond or oat milk.
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup Or to taste.
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt Can use dairy-free yogurt.
- a pinch salt
- optional toppings Sliced bananas, berries, nuts, or shredded coconut.
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix well to distribute the cocoa evenly.
- Add the milk, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt to the oats mixture. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are combined and the oats are well coated.
- Divide the mixture into two airtight containers or jars. Make sure to leave some space at the top as the oats will expand while soaking.
- Cover the containers or jars with their lids and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours) to allow the oats to soften and absorb the flavors.
- In the morning, give the overnight oats a good stir. If they seem too thick, you can add a splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Top with your choice of sliced bananas, berries, nuts, or shredded coconut before serving.
- Consider experimenting with different sweeteners or toppings based on your taste preferences.
- For a protein boost, consider adding a scoop of protein powder to the mix.
Notes
You can experiment with different sweeteners or toppings based on your taste preferences.
These oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days, making them perfect for meal prep.
For a protein boost, consider adding a scoop of protein powder to the mix.