Quickly whipped up in a blender, this blended chocolate overnight oats recipe is creamy, sweet, and filling! Perfect for busy mornings and with no cooking required, you can have an easy grab-and-go breakfast in no time.
I was making my super simple blended strawberry chia pudding the other day for breakfast when I wondered what would happen if I did the same for my overnight oats. After blending up one of my basic overnight oats recipe and letting it set overnight, I think that it’s going to be added to my regular rotation!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s easy to prepare. It only takes a couple of minutes to put everything in the blender, and then you just need to set it overnight!
- This is a budget-friendly breakfast. Rolled oats and chia seeds are pretty inexpensive to purchase in bulk.
- A serving of blended overnight oats is a great way to start your day. Rolled oats, chia seeds, and yogurt are all packed with nutritious goodness. Plus, the chocolate flavor makes it an even more delicious way to start the day!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Like my other overnight oats recipe, this blended version of overnight oats uses a lot of pantry staples! Here is a run-down of the key ingredients and you can find the measurements in the recipe card down below.
rolled oats — make sure you are using old-fashioned rolled oats. I don’t recommend using steel-cut oats for this recipe.
milk — you can use any water or milk of your choice, from cow’s milk to non-dairy milk. However, I find whole milk makes the creaminess overnight oats. If you don’t have milk, you can make it with water, like my overnight oats with water recipe. Chocolate milk will add even more chocolate-y flavor to this overnight oats recipe if you have some on hand! You can even get high protein milk where you get 18 grams of protein per cup.
chia seeds — chia seeds are available in both black and white variants, but their nutritional content remains the same. These seeds are a great source of plant-based protein. When mixed with milk, they help in thickening the overnight oats.
yogurt — the yogurt works with the chia seeds to give the overnight oats a creamy texture. I suggest using a thick, creamy yogurt for the overnight oats. I am using vanilla Greek yogurt for the extra sweetness.
maple syrup — maple syrup is my preferred sweetener, but you can use your favorite one, such as honey. Make sure you are using real maple syrup and not pancake syrup. Maple syrup comes straight from trees, whereas pancake syrup is usually made with corn syrup.
protein powder — I use 100% Whey Chocolate Protein use your favorite protein powder!
cocoa powder — you can use cocoa powder or cacao powder, whichever one you have on hand.
How to Make Blended Chocolate Overnight Oats
- In a blender or small food processor, add the rolled oats, chia seeds, milk, Greek yogurt, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and maple syrup. Blend for 30-45 seconds or until well combined with a thick, smooth consistency. Add more milk if the mixture is too thick and isn’t smooth.
- Portion into 4 jars with lids and store in the fridge for at least 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
- When ready to enjoy, remove from the fridge and serve with the toppings of your choice!
Recipe Tips and Notes
- You can blend this as smoothly as you want or leave some rolled oats texture. Add more milk for a smoother texture and blend for a longer period.
- For some extra protein, you can add a few tablespoons of nut butter to the blender.
- For a grab-and-go meal, mason jars are great. 16-ounce wide-mouth mason jars are great if you plan on adding toppings and don’t want anything to spill or overflow. I also LOVE a good weck jar.
Make Ahead Tips
- Meal prep: store the blended overnight oats without any toppings in an airtight container or individual containers for up to 5 days in the fridge. Add the toppings before serving.
- Freezer: to freeze overnight oats, portion out the oats in small containers and then freeze! Thaw the overnight oats in the fridge for 6-8 hours or overnight before you’d like to eat them. You can store the overnight oats in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Topping Suggestions
- Jam: I love the added sweetness of stirring some jam into the overnight oats. Try my super easy raspberry jam recipe made with chia seeds or homemade strawberry chia jam. Not a fan of jam? Try applesauce!
- Nut butter: peanut butter, cashew butter, or almond butter adds a bit of extra protein to the overnight oats.
- Fruit: what’s not to love about some fruit? Raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, mango, kiwi, and bananas make for a great topping.
- Granola, nuts, or seeds: granola, chopped nuts (like pecans or walnuts), or seeds (like sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds) add a great crunch to your overnight oats. Try my homemade lemon poppyseed granola or vanilla almond granola! Hemp hearts are great as well!
- Sweeter options: whipped cream, chocolate chips, shaved chocolate, and cacao nibs are a fun way to make this more of a sweeter treat!
Blended Chocolate Overnight Oats Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 5 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1½ cup milk
- 1½ cups vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- In a blender or small food processor, add the rolled oats, chia seeds, milk, Greek yogurt, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and maple syrup. Blend for 30-45 seconds or until well combined with a thick, smooth consistency. Add more milk if the mixture is too thick and isn’t smooth.
- Portion into 4 jars with lids (or one big bowl with a lid) and store in the fridge for at least 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
- When ready to enjoy, remove from the fridge and serve with the toppings of your choice!
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