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Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats Recipe

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  • Author: Lora
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This delicious and easy Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats recipe combines creamy Greek yogurt, rolled oats, and sweet chocolate chips for a nutritious and ready-to-eat breakfast. Prepared the night before, this no-cook meal is perfect for busy mornings, requiring only simple mixing and refrigeration. With hints of vanilla and a drizzle of peanut butter, it's a wholesome treat that feels indulgent yet balanced.

Ingredients

Oats Mixture

  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats (not instant)
  • 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 Tablespoon chocolate chips

Topping

  • 1 Tablespoon chocolate chips
  • 1/2 Tablespoon drippy peanut butter (for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, add the rolled oats, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, plain Greek yogurt, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla extract, sea salt, and 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well mixed.
  2. Divide and Refrigerate: Portion the oat mixture evenly into two containers such as mason jars. Seal the containers with lids and place them in the refrigerator to soak overnight, allowing the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften.
  3. Stir Before Serving: The next morning, remove one container from the fridge and stir the mixture to combine the ingredients evenly and improve texture.
  4. Add Toppings and Serve: Top the oats with the remaining tablespoon of chocolate chips and drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon of drippy peanut butter. Enjoy immediately as a delicious, ready-to-eat breakfast.
  5. Storage: Keep any remaining overnight oats in sealed containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • Use old fashioned rolled oats for the best texture; instant oats can become mushy.
  • Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to taste.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt.
  • Peanut butter drizzle adds extra flavor and healthy fats; you can substitute with almond or cashew butter if preferred.
  • Make multiple servings at once and store in the fridge for quick breakfasts throughout the week.

Find it online: https://meallora.com/chocolate-chip-overnight-oats-recipe/