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Chocolate overnight oats.
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Chocolate Overnight Oats

Chocolate overnight oats are like dessert for breakfast, but still healthy and full of nutrients so you can start the day off right! If you're looking for easy meal-prep recipes, overnight oats tick all of the boxes. They're a seriously amazing grab-and-go option for busy mornings.
Prep Time5 minutes
Chill/soak2 hours
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Overnight Oats
Servings: 1
Calories: 321kcal
Author: Stacey Adams

Equipment

  • 7 oz jars *I love using these jars but you can use any container you like!
  • Mini whisk *Optional, a spoon also works.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup whole grain rolled oats *see note below
  • 2 teaspoons chia seeds *or ground flax seed
  • 2 teaspoons hemp hearts *optional but SO delicious
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder *see note below
  • Pinch of sea salt *or regular table salt
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract *or imitation
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup *or sweetener of choice
  • ½ cup unsweetened oat milk *or milk of choice

Optional toppings:

  • Whipped cream, more cocoa powder, espresso powder, cinnamon, extra hemp hearts, granola, fruit, nuts, etc.

Recipe notes:

Oats: Quick oats will also work though I prefer the taste of whole grain.
Cocoa powder: I use a full tablespoon of cocoa powder to make my oats SUPER chocolatey. You can use more or less if preferred. 

Instructions

  • Add dry ingredients to a jar or bowl and whisk well.
    ½ cup whole grain rolled oats, 2 teaspoons chia seeds, 2 teaspoons hemp hearts, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, Pinch of sea salt
  • Add wet ingredients and mix again until well combined.
    1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, ½ cup unsweetened oat milk, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Cover and chill/soak in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Add desired toppings and enjoy!

Storage:

  • You can store overnight oats in a mason jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, though I personally feel the flavor is better within the first 3 days!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1(all values are approximate). | Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 51.5g | Protein: 9.4g | Fat: 9.2g | Fiber: 7.6g | Sugar: 13.8g