Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats 

If you love the idea of breakfast tasting like dessert, these Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats are for you. They’re creamy, slightly sweet, and loaded with chocolatey goodness—while still being balanced and nutrient-dense. 

This recipe takes just a few minutes to prep the night before, making it ideal for busy mornings, school lunches, or a grab-and-go snack.

Highlights & Benefits

• Balanced and satisfying: Oats + chia seeds = fiber, healthy fats, and slow-release energy.
  
• Customizable: Add protein powder, Greek yogurt, nut butter, or fruit.
  
• Kid-approved: Chocolate chips make this a breakfast kids actually want to eat.
  
• Meal-prep friendly: Make 3–4 jars at once for easy mornings all week.
  

Ingredients

• ½ cup rolled oats
  
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  
• ⅔ cup milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
  
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  
• Dash of salt
  
• 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
  
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  

Directions 

1. Add the oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and salt to a jar or container. Stir to combine.
   
2. Pour in the milk and maple syrup. Mix well until the cocoa powder is fully incorporated.
   
3. Stir in the chocolate chips (or save some for the morning).
   
4. Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours.
   
5. In the morning, give it a good stir. Add a splash of milk if needed.
   

Optional Add-Ins & Variations

• High-Protein: Add ¼–½ scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder and an extra splash of milk.
  
• Extra creamy: Stir in 2–3 tablespoon Greek yogurt before refrigerating.
  
• More chocolate: Add extra cocoa powder or mini chocolate chips.
  

Storage

Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add toppings right before serving for freshness.

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Juliana Crimi, RD

Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats

If you love the idea of breakfast tasting like dessert, these Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats are for you. They’re creamy, slightly sweet, and loaded with chocolatey goodness—while still being balanced and nutrient-dense.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 1 serving

Course: Breakfast

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• ½ cup rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• ⅔ cup milk of choice dairy or plant-based
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• Dash of salt
• 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder

Equipment

• Mason jar
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Mixing spoon and fork

Method

 

1. Add the oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and salt to a jar or container. Stir to combine.
2. Pour in the milk and maple syrup. Mix well until the cocoa powder is fully incorporated.
3. Stir in the chocolate chips (or save some for the morning).
4. Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours.
5. In the morning, give it a good stir. Add a splash of milk if needed.