This healthy Chocolate Overnight Oats Without Chia Seeds is made in minutes. It's perfect for hectic weekdays or on the go.
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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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โค๏ธ 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.
๐งพ 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.
๐ 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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๐ช 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.
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.
๐ญ 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.
๐ฝ 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.
๐ฅฃ Other Overnight Oats Recipes
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This vegan overnight oats recipe is a sweet hearty healthy breakfast.
๐ Recipe
Chocolate Overnight Oats Without Chia Seeds
Ingredients
- ยฝ cup gluten free rolled oats
- ยฝ cup unsweetened almond milk (or other plant based milk)
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder or cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place rolled oats, almond milk, cacao powder, maple syrup, and salt in a mason jar. Let sit overnight.
- Top oats with chocolate chips.
Notes
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Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Anonymous says
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!
Willow Moon says
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!