If you are bored of having the same breakfast every day. Then you need to try, what I call… Dessert for breakfast! This Chocolate Overnight Oats is the ultimate recipe you need to add to your recipe list!

Its a fun way to enjoy the best meal of the day aka breakfast! It’s high in protein and fiber, so you will be satisfied after having this bowl. Its the breakfast you didn’t know you needed!

Made with oats, chia seeds, almond milk,  cocoa and protein powder, for the ultimate breakfast experience. This is the best overnight oats recipe ever! It tastes just like dessert but is so good for you! In fact you can have it for a dessert or as an any time healthy lunch or snack.

You can make these ahead of time as a breakfast or lunch/snack meal prep for the week. Simply double or triple the recipe.

Are overnight oats healthy?

I always like to mention that health/healthy depends on your description of it. Are these cups low-calorie? Not specifically. But do they pack a punch of nutrients? Yes, absolutely.

Fortunately we are well past the era where food is judged on how many calories it has or doesn’t have. Now its all about nutrients and a balance of protein, healthy carbs and fats. Its about packing your life with the good stuff rather than trying to fit your food through the eye of a needle.

Its about MORE for GREAT HEALTH. More good stuff, more quality protein, more veges, more nutrients, more flavour and colour, more energy, more enjoyment and more YOU!  The “less” movement is well in the rear view mirror now and thank goodness for that!

This recipe is packed with protein, fiber, omega 3s, probiotics, and antioxidants, and tastes AMAZING. Keep in mind that this is for this recipe right here, overnight oats that you will find in store might have a lot more sugar than what you would like to consume in the morning.

I love meal prepping overnight oatmeal every week to have a quick and healthy breakfast, lunch or snack ready to go! And whether I’m staying home, or eating them on the go, these overnight oats hit the spot.

When someone asks me for an easy, healthy breakfast idea, this overnight oats recipe is the first thing I suggest. It’s perfect for busy mornings, as you can make individual servings ahead of time and take them on the go.

It’s also satisfying enough to keep you full till lunch, made with simple healthy ingredients. But best of all, it’s fun. What could be fun about oatmeal you ask? Well, this yummy breakfast is endlessly customizable.

Once you learn how to make overnight oats, you can experiment with mix-ins or pile on toppings like nuts, seeds, and fresh fruit.  You can use different fruits and berries and different flavoured yogurt. Try super healthy sugar free, whipped coconut cream (recipe below in notes) for an extra kick of nutrients.

Use this recipe to get you started and create your own fabulous masterpiece!

It makes the perfect healthy breakfast or any time snack to meal prep and enjoy all week long!

Why you will love making Overnight Oats…

Timer saver: Prepare your breakfast the night before, let soak overnight and it will be ready the next morning.

Simple ingredients: With minimal ingredients, you can make a delicious and filling breakfast.

Tastes like dessert: We all love dessert! But this one has a healthier twist. So, if you don’t like oats. It’s a sign to try ASAP!

Filled with protein: It couldn’t be easier to get a high-protein breakfast to start the day. You will feel satisfied after having it.

Chocolate Overnight Oats With Magic Shell

This overnight oats recipe is packed with protein and topped with a chocolate magic shell fora truly delicious breakfast experience! Who could say no to waking up to chocolate covered ice cream vibes? Crack that shell and dig into creamy nutritious oats with this ridiculously easy recipe.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword chocolate overnight oats, chocolate overnight oats with magic shell, clean eating breakfast, clean eating dessert or snack, healthy overnight oats magic chocolate shell

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup milk - coconut, almond, hemp or cashew
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 scoop protein or collagen powder

Chocolate Magic Shell

• 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Toppings Optional

• 1 tablespoon peanuts, roasted, crushed
• Fresh berries or other fruit
• Seeds like hemp for extra protein
• Dollop of whipped coconut cream – recipe below in notes

Instructions

• Add the oats, chia seeds, cocoa and protein powder to a medium bowl and mix well. Pour the milk into the bowl, then stir until everything is combined.

  Let sit for at least 5 minutes, to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb some of the liquid. Then, mix again to incorporate the extra liquid sitting on top.

  Transfer the oatmeal to a jar or bowl, cover with a lid or plastic wrap then store in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

  Stir again prior to serving, and adjust consistency if you need to by adding a splash or two more milk to thin to your preference.

  (Optional) sprinkle your nuts over the oatmeal if using.

  Lastly, melt chocolate magic shell.

   

Magic Shell Topping

• Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave at 50% power with 10 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.

  Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.

  When chocolate has melted and is smooth, pour over the oatmeal and refrigerate or freeze10 minutes to set.

  Crack your shell and enjoy!

   

   

Notes

Homemade Whipped Coconut Cream

Add even more nutrition and healthy qualities to many other dishes with nutrient-dense fluffy, whipped coconut cream.

It’s a dairy-free dessert topping that is not overly sweet and made with simple ingredients. This whipped coconut cream is just as thick, luscious, and creamy as dairy-full whipped cream and ideal for topping cakes, tarts, puddings, hot cocoa, and more.

Made with just 3 ingredients in 5 minutes of active time. Be sure to chill the canned coconut milk the day before you need it.

Packed with healthy fats, tons of other good stuff and amazing flavour to help support a healthy, fit body.

Go here for the simple recipe:  Whipped Coconut Cream 

 

 

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