Chocolate Overnight Oats
These Chocolate Overnight Oats taste just like a gooey brownie but are packed with protein and fiber to keep you full. Make them ahead of time, then dig in when you want a sweet and chocolatey breakfast!
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened soy milk or other plant milk
- 1-2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- mini vegan chocolate chips
- Vegan Whipped Cream or dairy free vanilla yogurt
- peanut butter drizzle
- more maple syrup
- chopped peanuts
- sliced banana or strawberries
Instructions
- Add all ingredients (except the toppings) to a glass jar or container and mix with a spoon until combined.
- Cover the container and place in the refrigerator to thicken and soften for at least 15 minutes, or overnight.
- When ready to eat, add any toppings you like, such as mini vegan chocolate chips, whipped cream or yogurt, peanut butter, maple syrup, chopped peanuts and/or sliced banana or strawberries.
Notes
- Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder if you'd like. You may need to add more milk and less maple syrup if your protein powder is sweetened.
- They will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days, so feel free to make several for meal prep.
- You can use quick oats, but rolled oats are the best in terms of texture.
- Use gluten-free certified rolled oats to keep these oats gluten-free.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 258IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 4mg