Chocolate Overnight Oats

Chocolate Overnight Oats

Chocolate Overnight Oats are a great start to any day of the week. Having a busy day doesn’t mean you can neglect your health. If anything, you need to protect your health and wellness even more when you’re busy, so you’ll have the stamina you need to get through the tough times. That’s one reason we love to create easy, healthy meals.

a bowl of overnight oats with chocolate chips sits on a table in front of a jar of honey

Starting your day out right is the most important thing you can do for yourself.

Finding and protecting a little bit of time for yourself is critical even when you're super busy. That might mean taking five minutes to meditate (we love the 10% Happier app for easy guided meditations), finding 20 minutes for a vigorous walk (even if it’s just around the block), and nourishing yourself with quick but healthy breakfast foods and drinks.

This Chocolate Honey Overnight Oats recipe is a perfect example. Simply place it in the fridge the night before, and you can wake up to a deliciously decadent but super-healthy breakfast!

Try this for a week — creating 30 minutes of morning time that is your own — and see if it makes a difference in your day. We find it makes us even more productive. The famous business quote is to go faster; sometimes, you must go slower. That is particularly true in the morning.

The great thing about this Chocolate Honey Overnight Oats recipe is you can start this process the night before. Pour the ingredients together the night before; that way, when you wake up in the morning, at least one thing is already done!

And it’s like a little reminder from yourself:

Hey. I thought about you last night and so I made you this bowl of
Chocolate Honey Overnight Oats. Enjoy!

The flavor in this Chocolate Honey Overnight Oats is amazing. You might find yourself looking forward to getting up for another bowl tomorrow!

How to Make Chocolate Overnight Oats

  • Gather oats, cocoa, chia seeds, homemade almond milk, honey, chocolate chips, and granola.
  • Place the oats, cocoa powder, and chia seeds in a bowl.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Pour in the almond milk and 1-2 tablespoons of honey.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate the bowl for two hours, up to overnight.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and top with chocolate chips and granola, and drizzle with additional honey to serve.

Adapting this Overnight Oats Recipe

The most rewarding thing about making your food at home is adapting it to your tastes. If you need some inspiration to get started, here are some ideas to make this recipe your own:

  • Add a scoop of protein powder to make this a high-protein breakfast too.
  • Why not add a scoop of peanut butter powder to add flavor?
  • Sprinkle some dried cinnamon or ginger.
  • Chop the chocolate chips and stir them into the oatmeal.

But overnight chocolate oats aren’t just for busy people – for anyone who wants a delicious and nutritious meal! They only take a few minutes to make, so even if you don’t have time for breakfast in the morning, you can still whip up a batch of these tasty oats. So what are you waiting for? Give them a try – we think you’ll love them as much as we do!

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BTW if you love these chocolate overnight oats for breakfast, try our no-bake peanut butter granola bars next time!


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About the Author

Kara waxes about the bees, creates and tests recipes with her friend Joyce, and does her best to share what she’s learning about the bees, honey, ingredients we use and more. Read more about Kara