Description
Hot Chocolate Overnight Oats is a cozy and healthy breakfast recipe combining rolled oats, cocoa powder, and creamy yogurt for a chocolatey treat. Perfect for meal prep, this no-cook breakfast is rich in fiber, protein, and customizable to fit your dietary needs.
Ingredients
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 cup milk of choice
1/4 cup Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips or marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
1. In a jar or container, combine oats, cocoa powder, chia seeds, and salt. Stir to mix evenly.
2. Add milk, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until combined and cocoa is dissolved.
3. Seal the container and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
4. In the morning, stir the oats and top with chocolate chips or marshmallows if using.
5. Enjoy cold or microwave for 30–60 seconds for a warm, hot chocolate feel.
6. Add a splash of milk if needed for consistency.
7. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
Add nut butter like almond or peanut butter for extra richness.
Use plant-based milk and yogurt to make it dairy-free.
Sweetness can be adjusted based on preference—taste before chilling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 5mg