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Chocolate Almond Oatmeal (Overnight Oats)

October 5, 2021 *Updated* June 21, 2022 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 88 Comments

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Who loves chocolate for breakfast? I do! This delicious Chocolate Oatmeal recipe is full of healthy ingredients.

Overnight oats are the best. Breakfast is waiting, and ready when you are. No excuses for skipping the most important meal of the day.

Chocolate Oatmeal the perfect overnight breakfast recipe.

Healthy breakfast recipes don’t have to be boring. Here are a few of our favourites:

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  • Sunrise Overnight Oats made with large flaked oatmeal, bananas and yogurt.
  • Baked Chocolate Strawberry Oatmeal is sure to be a winner in your house.

RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this chocolate oats recipe can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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I do love porridge. I remember mom cooking it on the stove. Great for the cold winter mornings before heading out to school. Topping it with brown sugar and milk.

She never made chocolate porridge. Wow, so glad I found out this was a thing. You can get anyone to eat breakfast if you say there is chocolate in the recipe.

Healthy Chocolate Oatmeal Ingredients

If you are into plant-based recipes, this is perfect. Vegan overnight oats made with almond milk can be made on the weekend for easy breakfasts all week long.

  • Steel-cut oats are super nutritious. I like using the quick-cooking variety, but the regular kind work too. If you need them gluten-free, be sure to check the labels.
  • Almond milk, but feel free to use any plant-based milk you like. You can even use regular dairy milk (but not for the vegan version).
  • Chia seeds are packed with nutrition.
  • Hemp seeds have a mild nutty flavour. Also known as hemp hearts.
  • Goji berries are full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
  • Honey is my favourite sweetener. I love to buy it local.
  • Cacao powder is less processed than cocoa powder.
  • Fresh berries for garnish.
Ingredients to make overnight oatmeal.

You can find all of these ingredients at any health food store. Local honey is becoming readily available. I just found some blueberry honey that is so good.

How To Make Overnight Oats

A good oatmeal recipe that is so easy. You cannot mess this up. That is the truth!

  • Measure the dry ingredients into a bowl.
  • Add the almond milk.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Cover and place in the fridge overnight.
Healthy breakfast recipe with chocolate and oats.

In the morning, stir, dish, garnish with some fresh fruit, and eat. Easy or what? This chocolate breakfast will be hard to resist.

I can attest to the fact that coffee and chocolate go hand in hand. Have you tried mocha coffee yogurt?

Best Oats For Porridge

Oatmeal is highly nutritious and comes in several types.

Steel-cut oats are my all-time favourite, especially for recipes like this. There is a quick-cooking variety that cooks up in about 7-10 minutes. The regular variety takes about 30 minutes to cook.

The oat groats are sliced and resemble grains of rice. Also known as Scottish or Irish oats. The cooked texture is chewy.

Rolled oats are made with whole grains that have been flattened. They can be large flaked, also called old-fashioned oats or regular flakes. Great for baking, and they cook much faster than steel-cut oats.

Instant oats are the most highly processed variety. They are pre-cooked and can easily be prepared with boiling water. This variety doesn’t offer the nutritional value compared to the other two.

Overnight Chocolate Oats topped with blackberries.

FAQ

How far ahead can you prepare an overnight oats recipe?

I like to make this on the weekend for easy weekday breakfasts. Place in a sealed container in the fridge. You can keep this up to five days so no more skipping breakfast.

Do you eat overnight oats warm or cold?

Overnight oatmeal is usually eaten cold. There is no reason you cannot warm this up if you prefer a hot breakfast. You can easily warm it in the microwave.

Recipes Using Oatmeal

There are so many ways to incorporate oatmeal into delicious recipes. Here are a few to try:

  • Oatmeal Breakfast Casserole is baked and a great addition to the weekend brunch.
  • Kefir Oatmeal Pancakes are packed with lots of healthy ingredients.
  • Granola Dust is the perfect topping on any dish of yogurt.
  • Homemade Granola Bars are no-bake and perfect for snacks, hikes, and eating on the run.
  • Chewy Granola Bars are baked and nutrition-packed.
  • Holiday Cookies are always a hit. Santa loves them.
  • Chewy Oatmeal Cookies are perfect for your afternoon coffee break.
  • Holiday Granola is perfect as a food gift or stocking stuffer.

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Chocolate Oatmeal Overnight Oats

Healthy Chocolate Oatmeal

A delicious way to start the day. Chocolate overnight oats are ready and waiting.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: Chocolate Lover, Oatmeal
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 352kcal
Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

Ingredients

  • 3 cups unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 1 cup Steel Cut Oats (quick cooking version)
  • ¼ cup Chia seeds
  • ½ cup Goji berries (dried)
  • ¼ cup Cacao powder
  • ¼ cup Honey (raw organic)
  • 2 tablespoons Hemp hearts (for garnish)
  • Fresh berries (optional for garnish)
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Instructions

  • Measure and add all ingredients into a bowl.
  • Mix until well combined.
  • Cover and place in fridge overnight.
  • When ready to eat, scoop into bowl, add fresh berries, sprinkle with hemp hearts.
  • ENJOY!!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 331mg | Iron: 4mg
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Comments

  1. Natalie

    January 27, 2022 at 10:44 am

    That is one delicious oatmeal. Definitely love added chocolate. I’m going to give this a try, for sure.

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      January 27, 2022 at 10:49 am

      I agree, chocolate in the morning is a sure hit in my house too.

  2. Jamie

    October 17, 2021 at 10:09 pm

    This is a great breakfast for my family, especially since we all love chocolate! Served this with some fresh berries and it was a hit!

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      October 18, 2021 at 9:16 am

      I agree, everyone loves chocolate in the morning.

  3. Chef Dennis

    October 17, 2021 at 1:45 pm

    I would love to wake up to those overnight oats! What a delicious breakfast

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      October 18, 2021 at 9:17 am

      Hope you give this chocolate overnight oatmeal a try soon.

  4. Healing Tomato

    October 16, 2021 at 11:15 pm

    I love overnight oatmeal recipes because I don’t have to wake up and make breakfast! Your chocolate almond oatmeal looks scrumptious, it will definitely get me to eat breakfast.

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      October 18, 2021 at 9:17 am

      Less stress in the morning is a good thing for sure. ENJOY!

  5. Patti@PattyCakesPantry

    October 16, 2021 at 5:57 pm

    Overnight oats are one of my favorite breakfast foods, and the idea of making them chocolate flavor has me very excited. I love the combination of berries and chocolate, too.

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      October 18, 2021 at 9:18 am

      It is hard to resist chocolate in the morning that is for sure.

  6. Angie

    October 16, 2021 at 9:22 am

    Preparing a batch of overnight oatmeal is a great idea. And with chocolate added, I know I’m going to like it.

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      October 18, 2021 at 9:18 am

      It is hard not to love this easy and delicious breakfast recipe.

  7. Mikayla

    October 16, 2021 at 1:01 am

    Absolutely a favorite now to prep for my work mornings. Adding different fruits or nuts to create more delicious variations. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      October 18, 2021 at 9:18 am

      Yes you can for sure customized this just the way you like it. ENJOY!

  8. Sharon

    October 14, 2021 at 8:30 pm

    With this recipe, I can get my daily dose of healthy oats and my chocolate cravings met. Yum!!

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      October 15, 2021 at 12:00 pm

      YES you can. Gotta love indulging in healthy right?

  9. Liz

    October 14, 2021 at 4:20 pm

    Oatmeal is usually a go-to breakfast for us! Love adding chocolate!

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      October 15, 2021 at 12:00 pm

      Chocolate makes this even more desirable in the morning.

  10. Melanie

    October 09, 2021 at 9:07 am

    This looks like the perfect breakfast! I’m a sucker for anything almond! Saving for later as I want to try it asap! Yum!

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      October 09, 2021 at 9:21 am

      The almond and chocolate combination in this oatmeal is so deliciuos. Hope you give it a try soon.

  11. Dana

    October 08, 2021 at 9:05 am

    Overnight oats are so easy. The addition of chocolate doesn’t make it hard to get the kids to eat oats for breakfast!

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      October 09, 2021 at 9:23 am

      I agree, it’s hard to pass up chocolate in the morning.

  12. Julie

    October 08, 2021 at 8:13 am

    What a yummy overnight oats recipe! I love the flavors of the chocolate and almond together and this really made the perfect breakfast for my family!

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      October 09, 2021 at 9:24 am

      This recipe will turn breakfast haters into breakfast lovers. ENJOY!

  13. Natalie

    October 08, 2021 at 7:00 am

    Oh, I love this!!!! You added goji berries, how brilliant! I’m going to make this for breakfast tomorrow. Such a healthy delicious meal.

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      October 09, 2021 at 9:24 am

      I love the addition of the Goji berries too.

  14. Aya

    October 07, 2021 at 12:58 pm

    I love how convenient overnight oats are, and I’m always looking for new flavors! This turned out amazing, and we all loved it!

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      October 07, 2021 at 3:12 pm

      I agree, overnight oats are the best. Who can resists chocolate in the morning??

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