Description
This Tasty Chocolate Overnight Oats recipe is a delicious and nutritious make-ahead breakfast featuring rich dark chocolate, creamy non-dairy milk, and velvety yogurt. Infused with pure vanilla and enhanced by the superfood benefits of chia seeds and raw cacao powder, these oats offer a perfect balance of indulgence and health. Simply mix all ingredients the night before and wake up to a ready-to-eat, wholesome, chocolatey treat that requires zero cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cacao or higher)
- 3 tbsp raw cacao powder (unsweetened)
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups non-dairy milk (unsweetened almond milk preferred)
- 2/3 cup yogurt (dairy or non-dairy, room temperature)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (pure vanilla preferred)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned oats preferred)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl or mason jar, mix together the rolled oats, chia seeds, raw cacao powder, and dark chocolate chips to ensure even distribution of the chocolate flavor and texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the non-dairy milk, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract over the dry mixture. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the cacao powder is evenly incorporated.
- Chill Overnight: Cover the mixture tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. This allows the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid, soften, and thicken, resulting in a creamy, pudding-like texture.
- Serve and Enjoy: In the morning, give the oat mixture a good stir. Serve chilled as is or garnish with additional dark chocolate chips, fresh berries, or sliced nuts if desired.
Notes
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture; instant oats may become too mushy.
- If you prefer a sweeter taste, adjust the maple syrup quantity to your liking.
- You can substitute non-dairy milk with cow’s milk if you don’t require a dairy-free option.
- Room temperature yogurt helps create a creamy consistency and prevents clumping.
- Overnight soaking enhances digestibility and nutritional uptake.
- This recipe is easily customizable with toppings like banana slices, coconut flakes, or nut butters.
