Chocolate Strawberry Overnight Oats Recipe
These Chocolate Strawberry Overnight Oats offer a delicious and nutritious breakfast option, combining the rich flavors of cocoa and fresh strawberries. Perfect for meal prep, this recipe is quick to assemble and provides a creamy, wholesome start to your day with a balance of protein, fiber, and natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (including refrigeration)
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Base Mixture
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, or milk of choice
- 1 cup Greek style yoghurt, unsweetened and thick consistency
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Oats Mixture
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (use 2 tablespoons for extra thick and creamy oats)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips
Topping
- ½ cup Greek style yoghurt
- ½ cup strawberries, chopped
- Chocolate chips, as desired
Instructions
- Mix the base: In a bowl, stir together the almond milk, Greek style yoghurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Add the rolled oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, chia seeds, and a pinch of salt to the base mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the chia seeds to absorb moisture and prevent lumps, then stir again.
- Incorporate strawberries and chocolate chips: Fold in the chopped strawberries and dark chocolate chips gently until evenly distributed throughout the oat mixture.
- Refrigerate overnight: Cover the bowl tightly or transfer the mixture into jars. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours to allow the oats and chia seeds to soften and meld flavors.
- Serve and garnish: When ready to eat, scoop the overnight oats into serving glasses or bowls. Top each serving with additional Greek style yoghurt, chopped strawberries, and a sprinkle of chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture. Enjoy your wholesome chocolate strawberry breakfast!
Notes
- For thicker oats, increase chia seeds to 2 tablespoons or reduce the milk slightly.
- You can substitute almond milk with any milk of your choice, including dairy or oat milk.
- Adjust maple syrup to taste if you prefer a sweeter breakfast.
- Use fresh strawberries in season for best flavor or frozen strawberries year-round.
- This recipe can be prepared the night before for a convenient grab-and-go breakfast.
- Optional: Add nuts or seeds for additional crunch and nutrition.
