Description
This Hot Chocolate Overnight Oats recipe is your new favorite way to enjoy a quick breakfast that feels like dessert. It's rich, creamy, and packed with chocolate flavor—yet made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, chia seeds, and unsweetened cocoa. Ideal for busy mornings, this easy recipe requires no cooking and is perfect for healthy snack prep, breakfast ideas, or even an easy dinner on lazy days. Whether you’re looking for food ideas to satisfy a sweet craving or boost your meal prep game, this simple overnight oats dish delivers every time.
Ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 pinch sea salt
3/4 cup milk of choice
Optional whipped cream
Optional mini chocolate chips
Optional sliced bananas
Optional Greek yogurt
Instructions
1. Combine oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt in a jar or container.
2. In a separate bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of the milk with the cocoa powder to form a smooth paste.
3. Add the remaining milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
4. Stir or shake well until thoroughly combined.
5. Seal the container and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
6. In the morning, stir well and add a splash of milk if needed.
7. Top with whipped cream, chocolate chips, cinnamon, or fruit before serving.
8. Enjoy cold or warm it in the microwave for a cozy twist.
Notes
Stir the oats well before refrigerating and again before eating for best texture.
Use rolled oats for creaminess — avoid quick or steel-cut oats.
For a protein boost, add a scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder.
Estimated Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 280 kcal
Protein: 7g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 8g
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 120mg
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hot chocolate overnight oats, easy breakfast, healthy snack, dessert oats, quick breakfast ideas, breakfast meal prep, no cook breakfast recipe, chocolate oats