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    Mint Hot Chocolate Overnight Oats

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    Updated: Dec 15, 2022 · by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
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    These simple Mint Hot Chocolate Overnight Oats are made in a jar. It's perfect for the holidays. Made with chocolate chips, almond milk, rolled oats, chia seeds, and peppermint extract.

    Mint Hot Chocolate Overnight Oats with spoon and mint hot chocolate in the background.

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    Next to Vegan Nog, mint chocolate has got to be my favorite holiday flavor. Not that it only has to be used during the holiday season, but that's when I tend to see more of it.

    This Mint Hot Chocolate Overnight Oats is sweet and rich. It is quite decadent - perfect for Christmas morning, a snack, or brunch on the weekend when you don't feel like cooking.

    This recipe can be made the night before or when you are ready to eat it. Vegan mint whipped cream adds a special touch on top, making these vegan overnight oats even more irresistible.

    The Mint Hot Chocolate recipe is two cups, half of which you'll use for this recipe. I would suggest doubling the hot chocolate since it's so good. Why not treat yourself?

    Many people buy chocolate syrup or powdered hot cocoa mix to make their hot chocolate. Trust me, after trying it with melted chocolate chips, you'll never want to go back.

    It's like driving a Mercedes and then having to go back to driving your old Plymouth.

    Other recipes to try are my Mint Chocolate Patties, Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, and Vegan Spiced Hot Cocoa.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 📖 Variations / Additions
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • How Long Do They Need to Soak?
    • 💭 Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • 🥣 Other Overnight Oats Recipes
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It is sweet, rich, and comforting. It will satisfy your chocolate cravings.
    • It is simple and easy to make, perfect for busy mornings.
    • It tastes like mint hot chocolate in the form of overnight oats, what's not to love?

    🧾 Ingredients

    Ingredients for overnight oats on a cutting board with labels.
    • Rolled oats: Rolled oats (old-fashioned oats) work best for overnight oats, but you could also use quick oats or steel cut oats. Quick oats will have less texture. Steel cut oats will have more texture and will need to sit for the full 8 hours or more. I used gluten-free rolled oats. They get soft enough while not being too mushy.
    • Mint hot chocolate: I used my homemade mint hot chocolate recipe, which is made with unsweetened almond milk, pure maple syrup, dark chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. It adds a sweet minty chocolate flavor.
    • Chia seeds: For some added protein and fiber. You could leave them out.

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

    📖 Variations / Additions

    • Soy milk, oat milk, or other non-dairy milk
    • Vegan marshmallows
    • Store-bought dairy free whipped cream
    • Candy canes or fresh mint leaves
    • Chocolate protein powder or cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder)
    • Chocolate chips or cacao nibs
    • Vegan Greek yogurt

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    🔪 Instructions

    Ingredients for mint hot chocolate overnight oats in a mason jar.

    Step 1: Add cooled mint hot chocolate, rolled oats, and chia seeds (if using) in a bowl, mason jar, or airtight container.

    Hot chocolate overnight oats recipe in mason jar the next day.

    Step 2: Stir and let it sit overnight in the fridge.

    How Long Do They Need to Soak?

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

    Mint Chocolate Overnight Oats in  a mason jar.

    💭 Tips

    • If you want to eat it right away, add the mint hot chocolate to the oats in a heatproof bowl.
    • If you want to make it as overnight oats, wait until the mint hot chocolate cools down, then add it to the oats in a mason jar or other container. Refrigerate overnight. For hot oats, place in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for a couple of minutes, or eat cold.
    • Follow the tips for making Mint Hot Chocolate! The chocolate can burn if you aren't careful.
    Mint Chocolate Oatmeal recipe in a mason jar.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    Is it okay to heat up overnight oats?

    You can eat overnight oats cold or hot. They taste great either way.

    🥣 Other Overnight Oats Recipes

    • Mocha Almond Overnight Oats
      Mocha Overnight Oats
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds.
      Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds
    • Almond Joy Overnight Oats
      Almond Joy Overnight Oats
    • Chocolate Cherry Overnight Oats
      Chocolate Cherry Overnight Oats

    If you tried this Mint Hot Chocolate Overnight Oats Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    This vegan overnight oats recipe will make your holiday breakfast easier since you can make it the night before!

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    Mint Hot Chocolate Overnight Oats in a mason jar with hot chocolate in the background.
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    Mint Hot Chocolate Overnight Oats

    This simple Mint Hot Chocolate Overnight Oats is made in a jar. It's perfect for the holidays. Made with chocolate chips, almond milk, rolled oats, chia seeds, and peppermint extract.
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 376kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • ½ cup gluten free rolled oats
    • ¾ - 1 cup mint hot chocolate cooled or hot - see notes
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds optional
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    Instructions

    • Mix all ingredients in a mason jar and let it sit in the fridge overnight.*

    Notes

    You can either let the mint hot chocolate cool, then add it to the rolled oats and let it sit in the fridge overnight or you can add it hot then cook the oats in a microwave-safe dish to soften the oats.
    These overnight oats will last up to 3 days in the fridge.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 11g | Calcium: 267mg | Iron: 4.1mg

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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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