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Overnight Oats with Raw Cacao and Dark Chocolate

Total
5 min
Yield
1 servings
Level
medium
Overnight Oats with Raw Cacao and Dark Chocolate

No-cook chocolate overnight oats made with oat flakes, almond milk, raw cacao, dark chocolate chips, and seeds. Prepare the evening before, refrigerate overnight, then top with banana slices, chopped nuts, and extra chocolate in the morning for a quick breakfast.

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Method

4 steps
  1. 1

    Mix oat flakes, raw cacao, flax seeds, chia seeds, and dark chocolate chips in a breakfast bowl and stir well.

  2. 2

    Add almond milk and stir again.

  3. 3

    Cover and refrigerate overnight.

  4. 4

    Remove from refrigerator in the morning and top with banana slices, chopped nuts, and additional chocolate as desired.

Tips

Tip 1

Substitute flax seeds and chia seeds in equal parts if you prefer one over the other.

Tip 2

Adjust milk quantity the morning of serving if the mixture is too thick.

Good to Know

Storage

Covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Make Ahead

Prepare through step 3 up to 3 days in advance. Top with fresh toppings each morning.

Serve With

Serve chilled directly from the refrigerator.

Common Mistakes

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Use too little almond milk to avoid an overly thick, dry mixture the next morning.

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Add all toppings the night before to avoid soggy nuts and chocolate.

Substitutions

almond milk→
oat milk1:1plant-based

neutral flavor profile

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dark chocolate chips→
cacao nibs1:1plant-based

stronger raw cacao taste

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almond milk→
coconut milk1:1plant-based

adds coconut flavor

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flax seeds→
ground flaxseed1:1

faster hydration

nuts→
pumpkin seeds1:1plant-based

adds crunch

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