Healthy Chocolate Overnight Oats Recipe With Yogurt

This chocolate overnight oats recipe makes a great healthy breakfast that you can whip up ahead of time. Perfect for meal prepping and eating on the go!

Having breakfasts prepped ahead of time has been a life saver for me. There are a handful of healthy make ahead breakfast recipes my kids LOVE to eat in the mornings and I pretty much make them on repeat week after week. Chocolate overnight oats is one of them. (and probably their favorite!)

I mean, what kid wouldn’t want chocolate “pudding” for breakfast, right? This recipe is thick and creamy and loaded with dark chocolate flavor. And to make it even more fun, these taste delicious with a variety of toppings!

For a Fall and Winter spin on this recipe, check out my pumpkin pie overnight oats recipe!

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what you need to Make Chocolate Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• Oats – Rolled old fashioned oats. You could use gluten free oats if you want.
• Honey – No refined sugars in this recipe!
• Greek Yogurt – Plain is what I recommend, but vanilla or honey would work just fine! I use my homemade greek yogurt.
• Milk – Any kind of milk works in this recipe: whole, 2%, skim, almond milk, coconut milk, or even whey leftover from making yogurt.
• Vanilla Extract – Because everything is better with vanilla! I use my homemade vanilla extract.
• Cocoa Powder – For the chocolate flavor.

How To Make Healthy Chocolate Overnight Oats

Stir – Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and stir well to combine.

Divide Into Single Servings – Pour or scoop the mixture into individual single serving containers.

Refrigerate – Refrigerate the overnight oats for at least 4 hours to let the oats soak and thicken before eating.

Tips for success

To Serve – Enjoy these overnight oats plain or topped with bananas, nuts, berries or peanut butter. Warm them up in the microwave if you prefer hot oatmeal.

Prep in Small Single Serving Containers – Or jars to help the mixture to set up faster and to make eating easier in the morning.

Store – Overnight oats will last in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Variations – Use non-dairy milk in this recipe in place of the milk or gluten-free oats in place of the rolled oats.

FAQ about making chocolate overnight oats

What are Overnight Oats?

As the name suggests, overnight oats are oats that are soaked in milk or some other liquid overnight. The oats soak up the milk making them soft enough to eat uncooked.

Overnight oats have a very different texture from regular oatmeal. The consistency is something like pudding or a mousse. Unlike regular oatmeal, overnight oats are almost always eaten cold but you can warm them up in the microwave if you aren’t a fan of cold oatmeal.

Are Chocolate Overnight Oats a Healthy Breakfast for Kids?

Just like regular oatmeal, this overnight version is a good source of protein and fiber. Also high in antioxidants! Using Greek Yogurt there is the added benefit of live probiotics that support a gut health.

Chocolate overnight oats may taste like a treat but they are a healthy breakfast for your kids as well! For a Fall twist, try these pumpkin pie overnight oats.

Try my recipe for Homemade Greek Yogurt in the Instant Pot to make this recipe even more budget friendly!

can you use non-dairy milk in Chocolate Overnight Oats?

Yes. I have made this recipe with almond milk and it tastes great! (Maybe even better)

Can Overnight Oats Be Gluten Free?

Yes! Just use gluten free oats in place of the rolled oats in this recipe.

Can you Make Overnight Oats without Chia Seeds?

Yes! I used to make them with chia seeds, a common ingredient in overnight oats. But they were giving my kids tummy aches. That is why this chocolate overnight oats recipe doesn’t call for chia seeds. The texture is a bit different but, still nice and thick and creamy!

More healthy Make Ahead Breakfast Recipes

• Banana Baked Oatmeal
• Chunky Date and Pecan Granola
• Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal
• Healthy Jumbo Banana Muffins
• Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

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