Description
Creamy and indulgent overnight oats infused with rich cocoa, fresh strawberries, and optional yogurt for a satisfying, dessert-like breakfast that’s nutritious and easy to meal-prep.
Ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
1/3 cup diced fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons dairy-free yogurt or Greek yogurt (optional for creaminess)
Pinch of salt
Additional sliced strawberries and dark chocolate shavings for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a mason jar or airtight container, combine the oats, cocoa powder, chia seeds, salt, and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the maple syrup and almond milk until well mixed.
- Fold in the diced strawberries and yogurt if using.
- Seal the jar and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4–6 hours.
- In the morning, stir the oats and top with additional strawberries and chocolate shavings if desired.
- Enjoy cold or heat in the microwave for 30–60 seconds if preferred warm.
Notes
Use raspberries, cherries, or blueberries as a strawberry alternative.
Add nut butter or protein powder to increase richness and protein.
Chocolate chips can be mixed in for extra indulgence.
Coconut milk makes it extra creamy and dessert-like.
Top with granola in the morning for crunch.
Oats can be stored in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
Microwave with a splash of milk if reheating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
