Ultimate Healthy Chocolate Overnight Oats (Print Version)
Creamy cocoa-infused oats with protein-packed Greek yogurt and chia seeds, ready to grab and go.
# What You Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
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
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
12 - Fresh berries
# Directions:
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 Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert for breakfast but actually fuels you with real nutrition
- You wake up to a ready to eat meal when mornings feel impossible
02 -
- The oats will look way too liquid when you first mix them. This is exactly how they should look before chilling.
- These last three to four days in the fridge. The texture gets slightly thicker each day but still tastes great.
03 -
- Warm the jar for 30 seconds in the microwave if you prefer hot oats
- Add a scoop of protein powder post workout for extra recovery fuel