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Back when I worked long corporate hours, these Chocolate Overnight Oats were my go-to quick and easy, make-ahead breakfast. I’d prep a jar the night before with oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, Greek yogurt, and milk — then grab it as I ran out the door. After a few hours in the fridge, they’d turn into creamy overnight oats that taste undeniably rich and indulgent — almost like dessert — yet they’re packed with enough protein to keep me full straight through to lunch. Add fresh fruit or a few pieces of crushed dark chocolate on top, and it’s next-level good.
Who Wants Chocolate for Breakfast?!
Honestly, overnight oats should be a weekday essential. They take five minutes to prep and keep you full for hours — what’s not to love?! I’ve made at least five different varieties at this point, including my high-protein overnight oats for when I’m trying to sneak in extra protein. I also love my coffee overnight oats for a double whammy — breakfast and caffeine in one!
But back to chocolate… I’m a total sucker for anything cocoa-based and will take any excuse to enjoy it for breakfast. Which is where these Chocolate Overnight Oats come in. They couldn’t be easier to make, taste simply delicious, and let’s be honest, it’s always a good day when it starts with chocolate. 😉
What you’ll need for Chocolate Overnight Oats
These chocolate overnight oats come together with a few simple ingredients. Use rolled oats (not steel-cut) since they soften perfectly overnight. Chia seeds help thicken the mixture and add fiber, while Greek yogurt makes it extra creamy and boosts the protein. For that rich chocolate flavor, I like cacao powder, though Dutch-processed cocoa powder works too. Finish it off with your favorite milk — I usually go for almond, but oat or 2% both work great.
How to make Chocolate Overnight Oats
- This is a dump-all-ingredients-into-a-bowl-and-mix kind of recipe! Mix well to coat the oats.
- Divide the oats into 4 individual continuers. Let the oats sit in the fridge overnight (at least 4 hours) to set.
- Once set, top with desired toppings and enjoy!
Toppings for Overnight Chocolate Oats
I love switching up the toppings every now and then — they give these oats a whole new vibe! Here are some of my go-tos:
- Nut butter (cashew butter, almond butter, peanut butter)
- Fresh fruit (bananas, strawberries, blueberries)
- Coconut shavings
- Chopped nuts
- Protein powder (just mix a scoop into a single serve jar of these oats)
- Granola
- Seeds (pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, flax seeds)
Storing Tips
Use an airtight container to store individual portions of oats. This makes it easy to grab one from the fridge as you're running out the door. I've been using these jars with a secure lid for years and they've never failed me!
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Recipe
Simple Chocolate Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats - use gluten-free if desired
- 3 tablespoon chia seeds
- ¼ cup cacao powder - dutch-processed cocoa also works
- ½ cup greek yogurt - I like 2% for a creamy flavor
- 2 cups milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and mix well to coat the oats.2 cups rolled oats, 3 tablespoon chia seeds, ¼ cup cacao powder, ½ cup greek yogurt, 2 cups milk of choice, 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Split the oats evenly into 4 airtight jars. Allow the oats to sit in the fridge overnight (at least 4 hours) to set.
- Once set, top with toppings of choice and enjoy!
