Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats

Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats are a quick and easy healthy breakfast you can meal prep at the beginning of the week. Whip it together in 5 minutes and let the overnight soak do the rest of the work for you. Vegan and Dairy-Free options, too!

I am a big fan of overnight oats. They are hearty, nourishing and SO easy. While I love strawberry overnight oats, matcha overnight oats and banana bread overnight oats, chocolate always seems to make everything better. This version is basically like cookie dough flavor!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Healthy and filling, with a plenty of protein, fat and fiber!
• Prepared in just 5 minutes with ingredients you probably already have on hand.
• Super customizable since you can swap out one ingredient for another.
• A meal prep lover’s dream – breakfast for the week, done.

Recipe Ingredients

This list of ingredients is what you would typically find in most overnight oats recipes, with the special addition of chocolate chips. Most are part of my healthy baking pantry. Here’s what we need:

• Greek yogurt or Skyr yogurt – Both are super rich and thick and provide a good amount of tang and protein. Feel free to use dairy or plant-based, whichever you prefer. Just stick to plain for a clean base flavor.
• Milk – Go for whatever you have on hand – cashew, hemp, almond, soy or even oat milk to really round out the oat-y flavor. Regular dairy milk can also be used.
• Maple syrup – for a touch of sweetness. Feel free to omit it or use it as a topping instead.
• Vanilla extract – for floral sweetness.
• Cashew butter – for a buttery flavor and rich texture. Cashew butter will provide a more neutral flavor. But feel free to use almond butter, peanut butter or even sunbutter.
• Rolled oats or quick oats – Rolled oats will give more of a chewy texture, whereas quick oats will blend and sort of melt into the yogurt mixture.
• Chia seeds – for texture and subtle crunch. The chia seeds also help absorb any excess moisture and create a thicker texure. Plus, we get the benefit of fiber, protein and all those healthy omega-3’s!
• Ground cinnamon – for warming flavor and aroma.
• Mini chocolate chips – the star of the show! Use Enjoy Life brand for a dairy-free and vegan option.

TIP: To make this recipe dairy-free and vegan, stick to plant-based versions of yogurt and milk. You can even replace the yogurt entirely with dairy-free milk, if that’s more your style.

How to Make

Overnight oats with chocolate chips are a one-bowl masterpiece. Here’s how to do it:

Combine Wet Ingredients

In a medium bowl whisk together yogurt, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract and cashew butter until smooth and well combined.

Add Dry Ingredients

Into the same bowl with the yogurt mixture, stir in the oats, chia seeds, ground cinnamon and mini chocolate chips.

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Refrigerate

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or portion into individual mason jars or storage containers. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

Enjoy!

In the morning, taste test for consistency and add a few more splashes of milk or a touch more maple syrup, if you like. Enjoy hot or cold with your favorite toppings.

Overnight Oats Ratio

Through my many overnight oats adventures, I have found the best ratio to be a 1:1 ratio of oats-to-milk, with the addition of half as much yogurt (or 1/2 cup more milk).

So basically, 1 cup oats + 1 cup milk of choice + 1/2 cup yogurt.

This gives the oats just the right consistency without being too thick or too loose.

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