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Overnight Oats just got even better with chocolate, chocolate and even more chocolate! Wholesome triple Chocolate Overnight Oats take less than 5 minutes to prep and are a delicious way to enjoy a breakfast that will fuel your day!
Nothing beats waking up in the morning to a breakfast that is ready and waiting for you. These super simple Triple Chocolate Overnight Oats are a great way to start the day because life is better with chocolate, right??
We live on oatmeal in our house. Typically we rotate between these chocolate oats and banana bread, peanut butter Greek yogurt, and blueberry muffin. They never get old and I know you will enjoy this recipe as well!
New to overnight oats? This Overnight Oatmeal post is a great place to start!
Why You Will Love These Chocolate Overnight Oats:
- They take less than 5 minutes to prepare. Making this recipe is only a matter of stirring everything together. Getting out the ingredients is likely the most work you will need to do!
- Super kid friendly. That is, of course, unless you have a chocolate hating kid like mine. But as for the rest, a delicious chocolate filled breakfast sounds like a dream come true!
- Great for meal prepping. You can make several jars of these chocolate overnight oats at one time and then have breakfast ready and waiting for you each morning. Such an easy way to get some good fuel in the morning!
- All the chocolate! But really, isn't that what we are really here for? So much chocolate in one meal is the way to get a big smile from anyone!
Recipe Ingredients and Sutbstitutions:
- rolled oats: you can use regular or gluten free. Quick oats can work in these chocolate overnight oats, but you may have to adjust the amount of milk. Some people like steel cut oats but I find them way too chewy even after soaking for quite some time. Regular rolled or old fashioned oats are ideal.
- chocolate milk: I love to use a chocolate almond milk in this recipe. You can use regular chocolate milk or really any milk, chocolate or not, but starting with a chocolate base will really add to the chocolate flavor.
- cocoa powder: unsweetened cocoa
- chocolate chips: whatever you have on hand, semi-sweet, dark, etc. You can also use cacao nibs if you want to cut down the amount of sugar in this reicpe.
- chia seeds: totally optional but they give a boost of protein, fiber and overall nutrition.
- sweetener: maple syrup is our preference, but whatever sweetener you prefer is fine. You can wait to add any sweetener until serving as everyone seems to have a different taste for sweet and it may end up being too much for you.
- vanilla extract: a touch to round out the flavor.
- sea salt: just a pinch!
Recipe Notes:
- Can this overnight oatmeal recipe be made vegan? Absolutely! Use chocolate almond milk and make sure your chocolate chips are dairy free. You could use cacao nibs instead if you'd like.
- Enjoy your chocolate overnight oats hot or cold. This is probably the question most people have about overnight oats in general. I prefer mine hot so I typically pop them in the microwave for a minute or so before serving. Cold is perfectly acceptable as well though!
- If your oats seem a bit thick or dry before serving, add in some extra milk. If the oats seem to have absorbed too much of the milk and they become very thick, just add a splash or two more milk and that should do the trick.
- For gluten free, check the package. Make sure your oats say "gluten free" if wanting to omit gluten from the recipe. Oats are naturally gluten free, but they can come into contact with wheat products during processing so you want to check the package to be certain.
How To Store These Chocolate Oats:
You do not have to make your chocolate overnight oatmeal in a jar. Any container that can be sealed air tight will work.
Your overnight oats can be refrigerated for up to 5 days. You can also technically freeze these overnight oats if desired to increase the shelf life. They will stay fresh for up to 3 months in a freezer safe, air tight container.
I am not a huge fan of freezing them though as I feel like a bit of the flavor is lost when doing so, but if it helps you out, go for it!
Ways to Vary These Chocolate Overnight Oats:
- Add protein powder. My protein overnight oats are a huge fan favorite. You can easily up the chocolate content in these chocolate overnight oats with some chocolate protein powder, or your favorite kind.
- Toss in some fresh fruit. Add some raspberries, sliced strawberries, sliced bananas and more. For best results, add when serving however, the berries can be added prior if desired.
- Add nut butter. A spoonful of peanut butter or almond butter is delicious.
- Stir in yogurt. For a thicker, creamier consistency, some Greek yogurt is great to add to your oatmeal.
Other Overnight Oats Recipes:
- Coconut Cream Pie Overnight Oats–pie for breakfast is always a great idea.
- Peanut Butter Banana Protein Overnight Oats
- Peanut Butter & Jelly Overnight Oats–classic sandwich makes a classic breakfast as well!
- Banana Bread Overnight Oats— These are the top recipe on the blog!
- And many more you can find HERE!
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Triple Chocolate Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats just got even better with chocolate, chocolate and even more chocolate! Wholesome Triple Chocolate Overnight oats and chocolate for breakfast!
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Servings: 1
Calories: 407kcal
Ingredients
- ½ c rolled oats
- ½ c chocolate milk (or unsweetened chocolate almond milk)
- 1 T cocoa powder
- 1 T chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1-2 teaspoon pure maple syrup or honey (if you use sweet chocolate milk, you probably won't need this)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dash of sea salt
Instructions
- In a small jar or bowl mix together all ingredients well to combine.
- Seal closed and chill overnight or at least 4 hours.
- If too dry when ready to eat, add another tablespoon or so of milk.
- Eat warmed or straight from the fridge!
Notes
- Can this overnight oatmeal recipe be made vegan? Absolutely! Use chocolate almond milk and make sure your chocolate chips are dairy free. You could use cacao nibs instead if you'd like.
- Enjoy your chocolate overnight oats hot or cold. This is probably the question most people have about overnight oats in general. I prefer mine hot so I typically pop them in the microwave for a minute or so before serving. Cold is perfectly acceptable as well though!
- If your oats seem a bit thick or dry before serving, add in some extra milk. If the oats seem to have absorbed too much of the milk and they become very thick, just add a splash or two more milk and that should do the trick.
- For gluten free, check the package. Make sure your oats say "gluten free" if wanting to omit gluten from the recipe. Oats are naturally gluten free, but they can come into contact with wheat products during processing so you want to check the package to be certain.
Nutrition
Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 4mg
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Kieley Hecker says
If you bought quick oats on accident, how much cows milk to you decrease the recipe?
Lorie says
No worries at all! You will still be ok. Use about 1/3 cup plus a tablespoon. Stir it all up and if it looks too thin, add a touch more then wait until the morning to see how much is absorbed and add more to your liking!
Frank says
I usually warm up my oats in the microwave with cows milk and then I add chocolate protein powder, but I am definitely going to give this recipe a go. Wish me luck!
Lorie says
Hope you enjoy them so much!!!
Amanda says
I used sweetened chocolate almond milk, no maple syrup/honey, and it was delicious! Perfect breakfast for busy mornings.
Lorie says
Oh, perfect! I can't wait to try it that way! Can't go wrong with a good chocolate milk.