Mint Chip Overnight Oats
Published 12/13/2020 • Updated 8/27/2022
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These Mint Chip Overnight Oats taste just like a Thin Mint cookie, but this bowl of goodness is actually a healthy breakfast idea!
Kid Friendly Breakfast Idea
Get the kids ready because this is about to be their favorite breakfast!
Made with rolled oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and peppermint extract, this overnight oats recipe tastes just like a Thin Mint cookie!
If you’ve followed Fit Foodie Finds over the years, you know we are absolutely obsessed with overnight oats. It’s hard to believe that it’s taken over 10 years for us to develop a mint chip overnight oats recipe, but we so happy we did!
What You Need
Like our other overnight oats recipes, this one calls for basic ingredients that you likely already have.
- rolled oats
- chia seeds
- cocoa powder
- salt
- almond butter (or cashew butter)
- almond milk
- maple syrup
- peppermint extract
Quick Swaps
rolled oats –> quick cooking oats
almond milk –> any kind of milk
maple syrup –> honey or agave nectar
Easy Preparation
The beauty of overnight oats is that they are super easy to make and don’t require a lot of time. Make it the night before and breakfast is ready in the AM!
- Place all ingredients into a large bowl or container.
- Mix to combine everything together.
- Cover the container and let sit for at least 2 hours, or overnight (for best results).
- In the morning, uncover and mix. Add more almond milk depending on how thin/thick you like it and enjoy!
consistency is key
Now, I like my overnight oats super thick and creamy. But, I know some people like their overnight oats a bit runnier.
Simply add more almond milk before serving and mix.
Can I double this overnight oats recipe?
This overnight oats recipe is an excellent one to double or triple, especially if you are serving a crowd!
Can I eat overnight oats warm?
While overnight oats are meant to be eaten cold, you can absolutely eat these oats warm. Simply microwave oats in the morning for 60-90 seconds. You may need to add a splash more of almond milk to thin things out.
Storage Recommendations
Store overnight oats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
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Guide to Overnight Oats
This is our guide to overnight oats. In this post, we’ll teach you how to make overnight oats and how to flavor them, too! We have a base recipe that we swear by and have tested 8 simple flavor variations so that you don’t get bored.
Mint Chip Overnight Oats
Ingredients
Dry
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons chocoalte chips
Wet
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1 cup plain, unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup, or more, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a glass container and mix until combined.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Give your overnight oats a quick stir in the morning and enjoy!
Tips & Notes
- Nutrition information does not include chocolate chips.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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