Chocolate Overnight Oats

Who would have thought breakfast can look so tempting? These chocolate overnight oats are not only every chocoholic’s dream, but actually good for you, too.

One of the best things about overnight oats is that there are endless options for how to make them, and it’s so exciting to explore new flavour combinations. These chocolate oats, made with only five ingredients, are a simple solution for transforming a classic breakfast into a sweet treat.

Ingredients You'll Need to Make Chocolate Overnight Oats

These overnight oats are made with only five basic ingredients, which includes:

Rolled oats - opt for rolled oats not porridge oats for a chewier texture.

Plant-based milk - use your favourite plant milk, such as soy, almond or oat.

Agave syrup - sweeten the oats with a liquid sweetener, such as agave or maple syrup.

Unsweetened cocoa - use high-quality cocoa for the best flavour.

Chia seeds - optional, but great for consistency and added fibre.

Why Add Chia Seeds?

You'll want to add chia seeds to overnight oats for three reasons:

1. They keep you feeling fuller for longer. Because of their high soluble fibre content, chia seeds can absorb up to 10 to 12 times their weight in water, becoming gel-like and expanding in your stomach.
2. They make overnight oatmeal creamier. When you leave chia soaking overnight, it soaks up any excess liquid and gives your overnight oats a creamier, denser texture.
3. They’re good for you. Chia seeds are loaded with antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, high-quality plant-based protein, and fibre.

How to Make Chocolate Overnight Oats

You can have a batch ready in just 3 steps:

1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
2. Transfer the mixture into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Close and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight.
3. In the morning, give it one last stir, add your favourite toppings, and dig in.

Best Toppings for Chocolate Oatmeal

No matter how much you love it, chocolate actually doesn’t go great with everything. A simple rule I like to follow when topping my overnight oats is the rule of contrasting colours. Surprisingly, everything that really pops against the dark colour of cocoa perfectly completes its bittersweet flavour as well. My favourite toppings include:

• Strawberries
• Raspberries
• Banana slices
• Fresh figs
• Almonds
• Walnuts
• Coconut

More Delicious Oats

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• Yogurt Overnight Oats
• Banana Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
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