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Chocolate Strawberry Overnight Oats

Chocolate Strawberry Overnight Oats
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Chocolate Strawberry Overnight Oats is a simple, nutritious, and delicious no-cook breakfast combining creamy rolled oats, rich cocoa powder, fresh strawberries, and chia seeds. Prepped the night before, it offers a perfectly creamy texture by morning with a balanced mix of fiber, protein, and antioxidants, making it an easy and wholesome way to start your day.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup milk or plant-based milk (almond, oat, etc.)
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Sweeteners

  • 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)

Fresh Fruit

  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped

Instructions

  1. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl or mason jar, combine rolled oats, cocoa powder, and chia seeds. Stir well to evenly distribute the cocoa powder and chia seeds throughout the oats.
  2. Add the Wet Ingredients: Pour in your chosen milk and vanilla extract, then optionally add Greek yogurt for extra creaminess. Mix thoroughly so all the oats are moistened and begin absorbing the liquid.
  3. Sweeten: Add maple syrup or honey according to your preferred sweetness level. Stir well to blend all ingredients together evenly.
  4. Fold in Strawberries: Gently chop fresh strawberries and fold them into the oat mixture. This creates bursts of fruity freshness in every bite.
  5. Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the bowl or jar and place it in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight. This soaking time allows the oats to soften and the flavors to meld beautifully.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: In the morning, give your overnight oats a quick stir, add any desired toppings (such as sliced strawberries, cacao nibs, or dark chocolate shavings), and enjoy a nourishing, delicious breakfast.

Notes

  • Use rolled oats for the best texture; avoid instant oats to prevent a mushy consistency.
  • Start with the recommended milk amount and add more in the morning if the mixture is too thick.
  • Use ripe, juicy strawberries for natural sweetness and best flavor.
  • Prepare multiple jars at once for convenient weekday breakfasts.
  • Adjust sweetness after soaking if you prefer a fresher, less sweet start.
  • Optional additions include almond or peanut butter for extra creaminess and protein.
  • For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and milk, and replace honey with maple syrup.
  • You can add a pinch of instant coffee powder for a mocha twist.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Overnight oats can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before eating.
  • Reheat if desired by microwaving 30–60 seconds with a splash of milk to loosen the texture.

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