Description
Start your day with this quick breakfast that’s both nourishing and indulgent—Hot Chocolate Overnight Oats. This easy recipe is packed with cozy cocoa flavor, creamy oats, and nutritious ingredients like Greek yogurt and chia seeds. Perfect for make-ahead breakfasts, healthy snack breaks, or breakfast ideas on-the-go, it’s your new favorite no-cook meal prep. Whether you’re craving a breakfast that feels like dessert or looking for food ideas that save you time, this easy recipe checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
0.5 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon chia seeds
0.5 cup milk of choice
0.25 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon maple syrup
0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: mini marshmallows or other toppings
Instructions
1. In a mason jar or container, combine 0.5 cup rolled oats, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon chia seeds. Stir well.
2. Add 0.5 cup milk, 0.25 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until everything is combined and the cocoa dissolves.
3. Seal and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6 hours) to allow the oats to absorb the liquid.
4. In the morning, stir again and top with mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, or your favorite toppings. Serve cold or heat briefly in the microwave if desired.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and yogurt.
Stir well before refrigerating to ensure the cocoa fully incorporates.
Add toppings like banana slices, nuts, or coconut flakes for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: overnight oats, breakfast ideas, easy recipe, hot chocolate oats