Chocolate Blended Overnight Oats Recipe
This Chocolate Blended Overnight Oats recipe is a delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make breakfast that combines the richness of chocolate with the creamy texture of oats and peanut butter. Blended with protein powder, chia seeds, and dairy-free yogurt, it creates a smooth, indulgent, yet healthy start to your day. Perfect for those seeking a gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free breakfast option that requires minimal prep time and no cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes prep + overnight chilling
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ½ banana
- ¼ cup oat flour (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- 1-2 tablespoons creamy natural peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- ¼ cup dairy-free yogurt (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon dairy-free milk (optional) (see notes)
- Dash of salt
Topping Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dairy-free yogurt
- 2 teaspoons melted chocolate
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter (for swirling, optional)
Instructions
- Mash the Banana: In a bowl, mash the ½ banana thoroughly with a fork until smooth to create a creamy base for the oats.
- Add Dry and Wet Ingredients: Add oat flour, chocolate protein powder, cacao powder, 1-2 tablespoons peanut butter, chia seeds, maple syrup (if using), ¼ cup dairy-free yogurt, 1 tablespoon dairy-free milk (optional), vanilla extract (if desired), and a dash of salt to the mashed banana.
- Combine Thoroughly: Mix all ingredients well using a fork or spoon until everything is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Transfer to Serving Bowl: You can transfer the blended oats to a smaller bowl for eating if you prefer, or eat directly from the mixing bowl.
- Prepare Chocolate Glaze: Mix 2 tablespoons of dairy-free yogurt with 2 teaspoons of melted chocolate until smooth to create a rich chocolate glaze topping.
- Apply Topping and Decorate: Spread the chocolate glaze on top of the blended oats. Optionally, add dollops of peanut butter on top and swirl gently with a spoon to create a marble pattern for decoration.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the oats and refrigerate overnight or for at least 5 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the oats to soften.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled directly from the fridge as a quick and satisfying breakfast or snack.
Notes
- Oats: If oat flour is unavailable, blend just over ¼ cup of rolled oats to make your own oat flour.
- Maple Syrup: Omit if your yogurt is already sweetened or if you prefer a lower sugar content.
- Yogurt: The amount of dairy-free yogurt may vary depending on its thickness; thicker yogurts require closer to ½ cup, runnier yogurts need about ¼ cup.
- Milk: Omit dairy-free milk for thicker, creamier oats; add a little if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Peanut Butter Swirls: Adding extra peanut butter on top is purely decorative and optional.
- This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free when using appropriate ingredients.
