Dark Chocolate Overnight Oats

By Alyssa Rimmer, Simply Quinoa
Total Time
4 Hrs, 5 Mins
Serves
2
Serving Size
1/2 recipe
Meal
Breakfast Brunch
Course
Main Side Snack

DESCRIPTION

These dark chocolate overnight oats are a heart-friendly way to start your day! They're vegan, gluten-free and naturally sweet. Plus they taste like dessert!

Prep Time
5 Mins
Cook Time
4 Hrs
Total Time
4 Hrs, 5 Mins
Calories
493
Total Fat
23
Saturated Fat
5
Sodium
9
Carbohydrates
66
Dietary Fiber
12
Total Sugars
22
Protein
12
Calcium
217
Iron
4

Ingredients

  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 4 teaspoons cacao powder
  • 4 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1 1/3 cups walnut milk
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons coconut yogurt

Preparation

  1. Cut the banana in half. Mash that in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the oats, chia seeds, cacao powder, syrup, milk and 2 tablespoons of walnuts into the container as well. Stir everything together then divide between two containers and place in the fridge. Let sit for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. When ready to serve, top your serving with 1 tablespoon of coconut yogurt, 1 tablespoon of chopped walnuts and 1/2 of the rest of the banana (sliced!).