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These healthy chocolate overnight oats combine the two best meals of the day, for one unforgettably delicious dessert or filling breakfast treat!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Breakfast chocolate overnight oats<\/h3>\n

Thick, fudgy, and ultra rich, this recipe will remind you of unbaked brownie batter.<\/p>\n

Yet at the same time, it is packed with over ten grams of protein<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

I first published the original chocolate overnight oats recipe close to a decade ago, and it has inspired countless others to create their own versions of the surprisingly nutritious morning meal.<\/p>\n

Chocolate overnight oatmeal gives chocolate lovers like me a great excuse to eat chocolate for breakfast and still feel healthy.<\/p>\n

In other words, this is basically my perfect breakfast.<\/p>\n

Want more chocolate for breakfast? Make Chocolate Banana Bread<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Chocolate overnight oats health benefits<\/h3>\n

Thanks in large part to the heart healthy oats and antioxidant rich cocoa powder, the recipe is packed with whole grains and nutrition.<\/p>\n

It can be high fiber, high in iron and calcium, very high in manganese, and a good source of both vitamin B12 and vitamin E.<\/p>\n

Depending on the specific ingredients you choose, the healthy chocolate overnight oats may also be low sugar or sugar free, cholesterol free, and low saturated fat.<\/p>\n

The banana version offers a good source of potassium. And the entire recipe can contain under 250 calories with over ten grams of protein.<\/p>\n

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Ingredients<\/h3>\n

The recipe calls for rolled oats, cocoa powder, a pinch of salt, chocolate chips, sweetener, yogurt or banana, milk of choice, optional chia seeds and nut butter.<\/p>\n

Cocoa powder \u2013<\/strong> You can use regular unsweetened cocoa powder or Dutch cocoa powder. Or use hot chocolate mix and garnish each bowl with mini marshmallows to create hot cocoa oatmeal. <\/p>\n

Want high protein chocolate overnight oats? Go with your favorite chocolate protein powder instead of the cocoa powder.<\/p>\n

Chocolate chips \u2013<\/strong> I like to throw in an optional few teaspoons of large or mini chocolate chips for added chocolate flavor and texture.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, you may use a finely chopped chocolate bar in place of the chips.<\/p>\n

Yogurt or banana \u2013<\/strong> This ingredient adds thickness and creaminess, as well as extra nutrition, to the breakfast recipe.<\/p>\n

For vegan chocolate overnight oats, choose dairy free yogurt or an equal amount of mashed banana or roasted mashed sweet potato instead.<\/p>\n

Milk \u2013<\/strong> Almost any milk is fine, including plant based almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, or canned coconut milk.<\/p>\n

If you prefer to double the yogurt and skip the milk, this option is fine as well.<\/p>\n

Salt \u2013<\/strong> A pinch of salt adds depth of flavor to chocolate recipes. I recommend including just an eighth teaspoon for heightened chocolate flavor.<\/p>\n

If you are on a low sodium diet or normally prepare salt free oatmeal, you can try leaving it out to see which way you like better.<\/p>\n

Sweetener \u2013<\/strong> Add sweetness to your chocolate brownie oatmeal with your family\u2019s go to all purpose sweetener.<\/p>\n

I am partial to pure maple syrup. Sugar or brown sugar, coconut sugar, honey, agave, or xylitol or stevia for a sugar free breakfast work too.<\/p>\n

What type of oats do you use for overnight oatmeal<\/h3>\n

I recommend thick or old fashioned rolled oats for the best texture. Feel free to opt for either Scottish oats or Irish oats. <\/p>\n

However, quick oats and instant oats also both work if they are all you have on hand.<\/p>\n

If you experiment with steel cut oats, please let me know how it goes.<\/p>\n

For gluten free overnight oats, look for certified gluten free oats at the grocery store. Or swap out the oats for an equal measurement of rolled quinoa flakes.<\/p>\n

Readers also love this Brownie Baked Oatmeal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Easy chocolate overnight oats recipe video<\/h3>\n