Description
Make this easy, make-ahead chocolate overnight oats recipe for a decadent, healthy breakfast that tastes like brownie batter. It is perfect for busy mornings and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder
- 1 scoop (about 20g) chocolate or vanilla protein powder (optional, for high protein oats)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or dairy-free like almond milk)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt alternative)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips (optional topping)
Instructions
- 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.
- Add the maple syrup, milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and salt to the container.
- Stir or shake vigorously until all ingredients are fully combined and there are no dry clumps remaining.
- Seal the container and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight.
- 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.
- Top with mini chocolate chips or any other desired toppings before enjoying this quick grab and go meal.
Notes
- For a dairy free overnight oats version, use plant-based milk and dairy-free yogurt.
- If you want a richer chocolate flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of instant coffee granules or espresso powder; this enhances the chocolate taste without making it taste like coffee.
- This recipe is great for meal prep oatmeal; prepare 3-4 jars at once for the week.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 10