Description
Love hot chocolate but want to start your morning with something nourishing? This Hot Chocolate Overnight Oats recipe is rich, chocolatey, and packed with nutrients. It’s perfect for busy mornings, quick breakfast ideas, or a healthy snack between meals. Made with rolled oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, this easy recipe delivers indulgence and nutrition in every spoonful. Great for meal prep, this is one of those food ideas you’ll keep coming back to for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup milk of choice
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips (optional)
2 tablespoons whipped topping (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1. In a jar or bowl, combine oats, chia seeds, and cocoa powder. Mix thoroughly.
2. Add milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until everything is well incorporated.
3. Add a small pinch of salt to balance the sweetness and enhance the chocolate flavor.
4. Stir in mini chocolate chips if using, or save them for topping.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
6. In the morning, stir well. Top with whipped topping and extra chips or cinnamon, if desired.
Notes
Use rolled oats, not quick oats, for ideal texture.
For a protein boost, swap half the milk for Greek yogurt.
Stir twice—once right after mixing and again a few minutes later—to prevent clumps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quick breakfast, healthy snack, overnight oats, breakfast ideas, easy recipe, food ideas, hot chocolate oats