The Best Chocolate Overnight Oats

The Best Chocolate Overnight Oats

with yogurt, chia seeds and chocolate chips

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 4h
Cook Time: 5m
Total Time: 5m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (18 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

257
Calories
7g
Fat
41g
Carbohydrate
8g
Protein
4mg
Cholesterol
56mg
Sodium
The Best Chocolate Overnight Oats

Recipe Description

The Best Chocolate Overnight Oats are delicious, healthy, and will make your morning mealtime easier. Creamy, rich, and chocolatey, these overnight oats are flavored with vanilla, sweetened with maple, and loaded with chocolate chips. The recipe is super versatile. Sub Greek yogurt for coconut and make the recipe vegan, if that’s your bag. Replace the maple syrup with agave or honey if not vegan. Add fresh or frozen berries, dried fruits, nuts and seeds, or top with sliced banana – the possibilities are truly endless.

Packed full of fiber and protein, this satisfying make-ahead breakfast is simple to prepare and requires no cooking. To start, mix the old-fashioned rolled oats, chia seeds, cacao powder, and dark chocolate chips in a large bowl. Stir in the milk, yogurt, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Divide the oats between 4 jars. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine dry ingredients

    1 min
    Step 1 - The Best Chocolate Overnight Oats

    In a bowl, mix together 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 3 tablespoons raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder, and ¼ cup dark mini chocolate chips or chopped dark sugar-free chocolate.

  2. 2

    Add wet ingredients

    2 min
    Step 2 - The Best Chocolate Overnight Oats

    Stir in 2 cups non-dairy milk, ⅔ cup Greek yogurt or coconut, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, and ⅓ cup pure maple syrup.

  3. 3

    Chill

    2 min
    Step 3 - The Best Chocolate Overnight Oats

    Divide the oats evenly between four jars and screw the lids on. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Step 4 - The Best Chocolate Overnight Oats

    Serve chilled and enjoy! The chocolate overnight oats will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days.

This easy recipe for The Best Chocolate Overnight Oats is healthy, delicious and so versatile. Did you make this recipe? Leave a comment below to let others know how good it was, and tag us @cookmerecipes on Instagram. We love seeing what you’ve made!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Daniel
May 2, 2025
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Superb breakfast idea. I always struggle in the morning, but these oats made my life simpler. Mixed them up the night before and they were ready to eat when I woke up. Can't believe how good the chocolate flavor is. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

Megan Smith
November 30, 2024
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Amazing! I whipped these up for a picnic, and everyone was impressed by the rich chocolate flavour!

Catherine Smith
September 23, 2024
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I love these overnight oats! They are so easy to make. My kids enjoy them for breakfast every day. Thank you for this recipe!

Eli
June 27, 2024
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¡Fácil y delicioso!

Fernando
June 24, 2024
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Delicious and easy. Hice estas avenas la semana pasada y a mis hijos les encantaron. No solo fueron un desayuno delicioso, sino que también lo preparé de la noche anterior, ahorrando tiempo en la mañana. Definitivamente lo haré otra vez.

Daisy
April 15, 2024
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Simply the best! I made these oats for my kids last Sunday and they gobbled them up! The chocolate was a big hit, and I felt great knowing they were eating something healthy. Can’t wait to try different toppings!

Sam
January 19, 2024
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Superb recipe. I made these overnight oats for the first time before my morning run, and they were a game changer. The chocolate flavor was just right, and they kept me full. Will definitely make again.

Queenie88
January 14, 2024
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OMG, these oats r a game changer! Made 'em last week, and I can't stop eating 'em. So easy & delish!

Frank94
January 5, 2024
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So easy breakfast

Grace Johnson
October 21, 2023
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These oats remind me of cozy mornings with my kids. Simple and so tasty.

Rosa Martínez
September 14, 2023
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Delicious, satisfying breakfast! Mi hijo ahora se despierta especialmente emocionado por estos oats.

Daisy
July 22, 2023
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So yummy breakfast! I made these for my kids, and they loved the choco flavor. It was awesome to prepare the night before, making our rushed mornings way easier. Best way to start the day!

Karen Miller
May 19, 2023
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So easy, love them!

Valerie Turner
April 3, 2023
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Yummy, creamy, amazing!

Grace Thompson
March 31, 2023
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Superb! My kids loved these oats, and they are easy to prepare ahead of time. Perfect for busy mornings.

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