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Chocolate Overnight Oats Without Chia Seeds

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This healthy Chocolate Overnight Oats Without Chia Seeds is made in minutes. It's perfect for hectic weekdays or on the go.

Chocolate Overnight Oats with chocolate chips on top.

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"Usually I'm not an overnight oats person, but I thought I might give this a try just for the fun of it, and boy was that a great decision!! The texture was actually just right, and I added some vanilla to bring out the chocolate flavor as well. Perfect for one serving!"

Chocolate for breakfast, yes, please! Some days just call for a sweet chocolaty breakfast. For those days I make Chocolate Overnight Oats.

It's hearty and filling while satisfying my sweet tooth. It's the perfect make-ahead breakfast for people who love to meal prep.

To add some protein and fiber, I sometimes add chia seeds. For this oatmeal recipe, I did not.

My Chocolate Peanut Overnight Oats have chia seeds. Another chocolate breakfast recipe is my Vegan Chocolate Granola recipe.

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❤️ Why You'll Love It
🧾 Ingredients
📖 Variations / Additions
🔪 Instructions
How Long Do They Need to Soak?
💭 Tips
🍽 Serving
🥣 Other Overnight Oats Recipes
📋 Recipe
💬 Comments

❤️ Why You'll Love It

It is sweet, rich, and hearty.
It's the perfect on-the-go breakfast.
Customize it to your liking. Add protein powder, chia seeds, or nuts.

🧾 Ingredients

Rolled oats: Old-fashioned rolled oats work best for overnight oats. They get soft enough while not being too mushy. Use certified gluten-free oats to make sure it is gluten-free.
Cacao powder: Adds a rich chocolaty flavor. You could also use cocoa powder.
Maple syrup: I used maple syrup because it is one of my favorite sweeteners. You could also use agave syrup, dates, brown sugar, white sugar, or a sugar-free sweetener.
Almond milk: I like almond milk because it is rich and creamy. You can use whatever dairy-free milk you like.
Salt: To enhance the flavors and bring out the sweetness of the maple syrup. I like to use sea salt.
Chocolate chips: Adds more chocolate flavor. For a healthier version, you could use cacao nibs.

To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

📖 Variations / Additions

Nut butter: peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter
Vegan yogurt or Vegan Greek yogurt for a thick creamy texture
Other non-dairy milk: oat milk, soy milk, cashew milk
Full-fat or light coconut milk
Chia seeds
Nuts: pecans, walnuts, almonds
Vanilla extract
Almond extract
Protein powder
Granola
Hemp seeds
Flax seeds
Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg
Apples, bananas, or orange slices
Berries: blueberries, strawberries, raspberries

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🔪 Instructions

Step 1: In a mason jar combine almond milk, rolled oats, cacao powder, maple syrup, and salt. Stir well. Let sit overnight in the refrigerator.

Chocolate chips being poured into the mason jar with overnight oats.

Step 2: In the morning add chocolate chips to the oats mixture.

You can eat the oatmeal cold or heat it up in a bowl, depending on your tastes.

How Long Do They Need to Soak?

Place the oats in the fridge for a minimum of 3-4 hours up to 72 hours.

💭 Tips

You may want more liquid than I've listed. It all depends upon how chewy of a texture you like. Start with the amount shown and check the consistency in the morning to see if you want more after it's been absorbed.
For a creamy version with probiotics, use unsweetened vegan yogurt instead of almond milk.
Add the chocolate chips right before you eat it.

🍽 Serving

You can eat this no-cook oatmeal straight from the fridge or heat it up if you wish. To heat it, remove the lid and microwave at 30-second intervals until warmed to your liking, or warm them in a microwave-safe bowl.