chocolate overnight oats
Chocolate Overnight Oats are a delicious and nutritious breakfast option that can be prepared the night before for a quick and easy meal. With a rich chocolate flavor and a creamy texture, this recipe is perfect for chocolate lovers who want to kickstart their day with a healthy choice.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 2 airtight containers or jars for storage
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or any milk of choice.
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey.
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Pour in the almond milk and stir well until all ingredients are combined and the oats are fully saturated.
- Divide the mixture evenly into two airtight containers or jars.
- Seal the containers and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours) to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and soften.
- In the morning, give the oats a good stir. You can add a splash of milk for desired consistency.
- Top with your choice of sliced bananas, nuts, seeds, or chocolate chips before serving.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use chocolate almond milk instead of regular almond milk.
- Feel free to experiment with different flavor additions like peanut butter or shredded coconut.
Notes
For a richer chocolate flavor, you can use chocolate almond milk instead of regular almond milk.
This recipe can be easily doubled or halved depending on the number of servings you need.
Feel free to experiment with different flavor additions like peanut butter or shredded coconut.