Get your chocolate fix for breakfast with these deliciously creamy (and healthy!) Chocolate Overnight Oats. This overnight oat recipe is made with rolled oats, chia seeds, maple syrup, almond milk, and a little Greek yogurt!
You know what makes Monday’s worth getting up for? These Chocolate Chia Overnight Oats. Are they good for you, you ask? You bet your bippy they are. They are packed with fiber, protein and a bowl of these overnight oats will keep you going all day long. Which reminds me, I have been hungrier than a hungry hungry hippo in the past three weeks than ever before. Has that ever happened to you?
I have been traveling quite a bit over the last month and I feel like that has attributed to my hunger. Hear me out. I went to a bachelorette party in Washington. It wasn’t your normal bachelorette party. I went alpine hiking with 12 amazingly strong women and it was the single most physically challenging thing I’ve ever done. We hiked 6,000ft in a day and I slid down a mountain and had to save myself with an ice ax. It’s like my metabolism boosted itself into a frenzy.
After Washington, Team Fit Foodie hung out in the Boundary Waters. It was an amazing trip where you have to rely on your physical body to survive. Needless to say, I haven’t been able to satisfy my hunger since those two trips. I’ve been intentionally eating larger breakfasts and trying to keep sustenance in my bag at all times.
These Chocolate Chia Overnight Oats are just the breakfast I need to feel satisfied all day long. These easy overnight oats taste like chocolate ice cream. No joke! I could eat it all day, every day. They are creamy, easy to make, and perfect for meal prep breakfast. We can attribute the creaminess of these oats to the Greek yogurt! If you are vegan, leave out the greek and add more almond milk. If you are all about the dairy, overnight oats with yogurt are a dream come true.
Now, Let’s look at the ingredient line-up.
Ingredients for Chocolate Chia Overnight Oats
Brownie Batter Overnight Oats
Get your chocolate fix for breakfast with these deliciously creamy (and healthy!) Chocolate Overnight Oats. This overnight oat recipe is made with rolled oats, chia seeds, maple syrup, almond milk, and a little Greek yogurt!
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- pinch of salt
Wet
- 1/4 cup greek yogurt
- 1 cup almond milk, unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- First, mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Then add wet ingredients and mix again.
- Place in the refrigerator, covered, for at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve cold.
- Top with greek yogurt and fresh strawberries.
Tips & Notes
**Feel free to double this recipe.
**It should stay good refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
**Depending on how thick you like your overnight oats, you may add a splash of almond milk before serving.
**Nutrition facts are without the toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/2 Calories: 272 Sugar: 15 Fat: 7 Carbohydrates: 48 Fiber: 9 Protein: 11Keywords: overnight oats, chocolate overnight oats
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Prepared this last night and just ate it. Really yummy. I was so tempted to lick the bowl clean! Great recipe. Thanks!
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Do you use plain greek yoghurt or sweetened?
Either work! We usually use plain.
Love this recipe! Adding banana slices or strawberries in the morning is delish!
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I have not made this yet but was wondering; when I clicked on the cocoa link tib took me to a Cacao product on Amazon. Clarify please which to use then? And can the amount of Chia seeds be cut down? I have diverticulitis and have a problem with eating seeds and nuts.
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How is a serving weighed? 8 oz?
Hello, just wondering what the saturated fat count is? Iām unsure on how to work this out.
Could you use quick oats?
Yes you can!
Hi, is it still healthy if I use 2% milk instead of the other milk? Also can I just make this in the morning or does it really need to soak overnight?
Thank you!
You can use any milk you like! And this recipe needs to soak for at least 2 hours so that the oats become chewy and edible. It’s best if you let them soak overnight!
How much fat in grams is in this recipe?
Hi Kristen! I just updated the recipe card! It has 7 grams of fat per serving.
Such a great prego snack + My husband loves it!
So happy I tried this recipe, chia seeds make all the differenice!
Was out of maple syrup, so I used raw honey, I didn’t have vanilla extract and still just absolutely delightful!
Thanks!
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I was a little skeptical because there was very little sugar being added but I absolutely loved it! I will definitely be making this over and over again. Please note I ran out of rolled oats and used quick oats, and I may have accidentally added more salt than listed, and I used soy milk instead of almond milk but it was wonderful!
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Can I swap out the rolled oats for Coach’s Oats (Cracked n’Toasted Oats) 1:1 ?
Could you use quick oats in this recipe?
Yes! You can use quick oats š
Do you warm it in the microwave in the morning?
Oh man…I would take chocolate in my oats ANY day! Your version of overnight oats looks so mouthwatering! I’m going to be trying the recipe ASAP!
What are the fat grams for your recipe? Iām excited to try this!
Hi- I am so excited to try your recipes. It has been nearly a year since I have started to work out and eat healthier and in the year I haven’t come across too many healthy recipes.
Quick question: Can I heat these recipes up?
YAY! Yes you can totally heat these up. But, you don’t need to and most people eat them cold!
Never in my life would I ever consume a regular bowl of oatmeal–it’s just not my thing, doesn’t appeal to my palette in the least. But needing an easy on-the-go breakfast option in the mornings–and honestly just tempted by the many delicious-looking photos of these chocolately delights–I’ve given some overnight oats recipes a try. I tried to like some of these concoctions, I really did, but most of them I just ended up adding heaping scoops of warmed peanut butter to mask the mediocre taste of mushy oats mixed with lumpy mashed bananas. Until now. I kid you not, these oats are phenomenal, so creamy and chocolately. I was a little concerned when I read to eat cold as I’d always warmed up previous recipes, but, man, my first bite immediately put that concern to rest. I used cacao instead of cocoa, and since I didn’t have any vanilla extract on hand, I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk instead of unflavored. I do think the Greek yogurt makes all the difference. This is a real treat for any chocolate lover–for breakfast, dessert or any time you need to feel full and satisfied! Thank you so much for this phenomenal find!!! š
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YAY! So glad we converted you to an oatmeal lover š
I’ve made this a few times and its always so good! Its definitely very chocolatey but I love chocolate so I’m all for the chocolate overload. Almost feels like eating dessert for breakfast. So yummy!
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It looks very tasty I’ll try today thanks
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Could you substitute the cocoa for cacao?
I haven’t tried that, but I think it would work!
I have strawberries and cherries in the fridge…can’t wait to make this recipe again! I made it years ago when you first posted it; can’t wait to try it again!
I used unsweetened cocoa powder because it didn’t specify and it was bitter- not sweet at all. Can you specify what kind of cocoa powder? My powder was not expired and I am 100% sure I added all of the ingredients. Thanks!
Just tried this; I found the cocoa powder too bitter for me. The maple syrup was not enough to sweeten the oats.
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Wow , just wow ! This recipe is my morning miracle ! I love it so much !!! I switched the greek yogurt by soy yogurt and it still gets the creaminess I need ! Thank you so much for this little treasure !
This recipe is absolutely amazing and like you said I think itās the Greek yogurt that gives it that creaminess. Iāve tried many overnight oats and this is by far my favorite. I added a little bit of raspberries as well as strawberries in the morning I love that combination! Thank you !
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Hi,
I was wondering if the yogurt really was necessary?
Thank you for your recipes
It’s not 100% necessary, but it does give overnight oats an amazing flavor and texture.
OMG!!! This recipe is AMAZING! It’s so chocolaty and delicious. Not to thick, but not to liquid. I was trying to find a way to eat chocolate in a healthy way and this breakfast is just perfect. Sometimes, I even take that as a snack because, in my opinion, it is as good as cookies and better than brownies. Congratulation for your beautiful blog, I’m for sure gonna try others of your overnights oats recipe. Thank you very much for sharing this with us!
*** not too thick, but not too liquid. (Sorry I’m still learning english)
This is the best comment ever. š
Not sure if I just canāt see it but what is the fat content in this recipe??
Great recipe! Iām dairy free, so I ditched the yogurt. Also subbed agave for maple syrup. Next time Iāll cut down the cocoa to 1 1/2-2 Tbsp and up the sugar just a tadāwithout the yogurt itās got some of that bitter chocolatey taste going on.
DF chefs: you can also find greek-style vegan yogurt at the grocery store if you want to go whole hog. š
Beware the caffeine in this recipeā3 Tbsp cocoa packs a 36mg punch, something I didnāt realized before eating my oats! Thatās about as much as youāll find in a can of soda, so not a big deal for most, but can give you a bit of the jitters if youāre super caffeine-sensitive like me!
Looks yummy! Do you add the greek yogurt with the wet ingredients? Or do you only add it as a topper right before you eat it? Thank you!
Hi! Yes, in with the wet ingredients!
Is the calories shown for half the amount? š
Yes! The nutrition is per serving!
my mind is actually blown!!! i really don’t get it!!! I’ve been making different kinds of overnight oats for months and this one is the first one that i love!!! i just dont get it.. i have always been like “oh maybe i am just not used for it to be this healthy” but this is healthy and freaking delicious!!! And tastes exactly like browniebatter!!!
RIGHT?! This is the best comment EVER. So glad you love them š
overnight oats sounds great and quick of the mornings, just curious do I warm up or eat them cold?
Is there a dairy-free substitute for greek yoghurt?
Hi Ashy, you could sub for more almond milk!
Actually, Silk does almond milk based yogurt now too. They do creamers, yogurts, all sorts.
I’m not a big fan of maple syrup. Do you think I could substitute honey?
Yes absolutely!
I have a nut allergy. Can soy or coconut milk be a substitute?
Yes absolutely! Either works š
I followed this recipe exactly and I found it Incredibly bitter – I had to throw it away.
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Hey Pam, bummer! Are you sure you added maple syrup? I’ve made this countless times and it’s not bitter at all! Were your chia seeds or cocoa powder rancid? Next time ad a tad more maple!
I just mixed this up for tomorrow (before barre class!) and snuck a bite– and I have to say, it’s even delicious before sitting & soaking. I saw the title and thought it was just a catchy name for overnight oats that might taste chocolatey. BUT IT TASTES LIKE BROWNIE BATTER.
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YES IT DOES. Funny you say that because I was between Chocolate Chia and Brownie Batter. Now I’m rethinking the name again š
I had high hopes for this recipe but it tasted awful!
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I’m a RD/barre instructor and shared this recipe with our instructor squad – ITS AMAZING and we love it! Great for those of us who need to prep something the night before because of having to rush to class in the morning. Thanks again – your recipes are great!
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Ahhh this makes me so happy! When I was teaching 6am yoga sculpt classes overnight oatmeal was my go-to! Glad your team loved it š
YUM, I mean, chocolate, can you go wrong? Absolutely not–and with chia seeds, it will lend the perfect amount of crunch and texture!
Wow you aren’t kidding. Looks fabulous. Definitely will not skimp on the toppings. Great overnight oat recipes. Thank you for sharing. xo Lauren
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Thanks, love!