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Chocolate Chia Seed Oats

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  • Author: Deryn Macey
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Soaking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This chocolate chia seed overnight oatmeal is thick, creamy, filling and perfect for busy mornings.


Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
  • 3 tbsp chia seeds
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup, agave or raw honey, or use stevia for sugar-free oats
  • 1 tbsp nut butter of choice
  • 1 cup almond milk or other plant-based milk of choice

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a container and shake or stir vigorously.
  2. Set in the fridge overnight.
  3. Alternatively, it can be cooked stovetop until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes.

Notes

If you want to increase the protein in this recipe, replace 2 tbsp of the cocoa with 2 tbsp of vegan chocolate protein powder and omit the maple syrup.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 459
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 20 g
  • Protein: 15 g