Chocolate Overnight Oats

Chocolate Overnight Oats

Welcome to your new Favorite Breakfast

Overnight Oats are my family’s favorite breakfast.

We recently took a week vacation and brought an entire, unopened container of oatmeal with us. By the time we checked out, we had eaten the whole container. That’s how much oatmeal we eat.

We love how cold and creamy overnight oats are, how nutritious and filling, how easy (this Momma loves anything make ahead!), and especially how versatile! You can mix up what’s IN overnight oats (pumpkin pie flavored, apples and cinnamon, berries of all varieties, and of course, chocolate) and you can vary what’s on TOP of your bowl!

Personal favorites include: fruit like berries or sliced bananas, dried fruits like chopped apricots, sweets treats like chocolate chips or coconut flakes, and healthy add-ons like nuts and seeds. I personally LOVE a big dollop of plain Greek yogurt on top.

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Chocolate in the Morning

Chocolate overnight oats are far and away my kids’ favorite breakfast and favorite overnight oats flavor. Who can blame them? Chocolate for breakfast feels decadent and delicious.

I love how oatmeal keeps my kids’ tummies full for hours and their blood sugar levels stable. The chia seeds give even more protein and fiber for staying power (as well as Omegas for a brain boost!).

Even with the tiny bit of sugar that is in this recipe, they don’t have the sugar high and crash that cereal will give them. The sugar in this recipe is waaaay less than standard breakfast fare.

A note about liquid

A quick note about the liquid in overnight oats!

The amount of milk you need to use can vary based on how watery you like them. My middle son loves them a little soupy, but my daughter prefers them more like regular oatmeal. We add slightly less than 2/3 cup of milk overnight and then my son stirs in more in the morning. (This works fine!)

Also, the brand and age of your chia seeds will mean that they absorb more of less liquid (older chia seeds won’t absorb as well).

We recommend that you experiment to find what works best for your family and ingredients. Virtually any kind of milk will work; you are not limited to almond milk.

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3 comments

  • Betsy

    can you include nutritional values with the recipes? it would be very helpf8l

  • Moderator

    Hi MARY Ann Conklin, you can use any kind of milk that you prefer! We hope you enjoy it!

  • MARY Ann Conklin

    I don’t use almond milk because the cultivation of almonds uses so much water. Is cow’s milk acceptable as a substitute???

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Chocolate Overnight Oats

A quick note about the liquid in overnight oats! 

The amount of milk you need to use can vary based on how watery you like them. My middle son loves them a little soupy, but my daughter prefers them more like regular oatmeal. We add slightly less than 2/3 cup of milk overnight and then my son stirs in more in the morning. (This works fine!) 

Also, the brand and age of your chia seeds will mean that they absorb more of less liquid (older chia seeds won’t absorb as well). Might be time for a new bag! 

We recommend that you experiment to find what works best for your family and ingredients. Virtually any kind of milk will work; you are not limited to almond milk.

Author
Ashley Keating
Prep Time
10 minutes
Servings
1 servings
Category
Breakfast

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup old fashioned oats (uncooked)
  • 2/3 cup unsweet almond milk
  • 1 TBS chia seeds
  • 1 TBS unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp honey (or to taste!)

Directions

  1. Add all the ingredients to a jar. (You may need to experiment with the amount of milk you prefer: more will lead to more watery oatmeal.) We love to use mini mason jars!
  2. Either mix with a spoon or screw on the top and shake until all ingredients are VERY WELL blended.
  3. Wait 3 minutes to allow the chia seeds to soak up the liquid. Stir or shake again to break up clumps & make sure the ingredients are incorporated.
  4. Pop into the fridge for several hours or overnight. You can add more liquid now if preferred. Can be enjoyed hot or cold, with a variety of toppings! We recommend berries.
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Chocolate Overnight Oats

A quick note about the liquid in overnight oats! 

The amount of milk you need to use can vary based on how watery you like them. My middle son loves them a little soupy, but my daughter prefers them more like regular oatmeal. We add slightly less than 2/3 cup of milk overnight and then my son stirs in more in the morning. (This works fine!) 

Also, the brand and age of your chia seeds will mean that they absorb more of less liquid (older chia seeds won’t absorb as well). Might be time for a new bag! 

We recommend that you experiment to find what works best for your family and ingredients. Virtually any kind of milk will work; you are not limited to almond milk.

Author
Ashley Keating
Prep Time
10 minutes
Servings
1 servings
Category
Breakfast

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup old fashioned oats (uncooked)
  • 2/3 cup unsweet almond milk
  • 1 TBS chia seeds
  • 1 TBS unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp honey (or to taste!)

Directions

  1. Add all the ingredients to a jar. (You may need to experiment with the amount of milk you prefer: more will lead to more watery oatmeal.) We love to use mini mason jars!
  2. Either mix with a spoon or screw on the top and shake until all ingredients are VERY WELL blended.
  3. Wait 3 minutes to allow the chia seeds to soak up the liquid. Stir or shake again to break up clumps & make sure the ingredients are incorporated.
  4. Pop into the fridge for several hours or overnight. You can add more liquid now if preferred. Can be enjoyed hot or cold, with a variety of toppings! We recommend berries.