Ultimate Healthy Chocolate Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Creamy chocolate oats with protein-rich ingredients. Prep ahead for effortless, nourishing morning meals.
# Ingredient List:
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# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until well combined and cocoa powder is fully incorporated.
02 - Divide the mixture evenly between two mason jars or airtight containers.
03 - Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours, until the oats are soft and the mixture has thickened.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats. Add a splash of milk if a looser consistency is desired.
05 - Top with mini chocolate chips, banana slices, chopped nuts, and berries as desired before serving.
# Expert Tips:
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- You get to wake up to chocolate for breakfast without an ounce of guilt
- The texture transforms into this creamy pudding-like magic that feels like eating dessert
- Everything happens the night before, so morning you is basically already winning
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- The chia seeds keep swelling overnight, so if it looks too thick in the morning, just add more milk
- Steel-cut oats will not work here, they stay hard and unpleasant no matter how long you wait
- Fresh berries can get mushy if you add them the night before, so save them for morning
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- Warm the jar for 30 seconds in the microwave if cold breakfast feels wrong
- A sprinkle of sea salt on top transforms it into something fancy