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.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup oat flakes
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon flax seedsground flaxseed1:1
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- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon cacao, raw
- 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips
- 1 banana
- nuts, chopped(optional)
- chocolate, additional, for topping(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Mix oat flakes, raw cacao, flax seeds, chia seeds, and dark chocolate chips in a breakfast bowl and stir well.
- 2
Add almond milk and stir again.
- 3
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- 4
Remove from refrigerator in the morning and top with banana slices, chopped nuts, and additional chocolate as desired.
Tips
Substitute flax seeds and chia seeds in equal parts if you prefer one over the other.
Adjust milk quantity the morning of serving if the mixture is too thick.
Good to Know
Covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Prepare through step 3 up to 3 days in advance. Top with fresh toppings each morning.
Serve chilled directly from the refrigerator.
Common Mistakes
Use too little almond milk to avoid an overly thick, dry mixture the next morning.
Add all toppings the night before to avoid soggy nuts and chocolate.
Substitutions
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