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Overnight oats are the perfect solution! They’re a healthy, delicious, and portable breakfast option that can be whipped up in minutes the night before. Made with simple ingredients like rolled oats, milk, and your favorite toppings, overnight oats come together in mason jars, making them ideal for grabbing and going on busy mornings. In this blog post, we’ll explore a variety of overnight oat recipes that will keep you energized and satisfied all morning.
Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Overnight Oats Recipe?
Effortlessly Easy: It takes just minutes to prep the night before – perfect for busy mornings!
Meal Prep Friendly: Whip up a batch on the weekend for grab-and-go breakfasts all week.
Healthy & Nutritious: Packed with fiber from oats, it keeps you feeling full.
Endless Customization: Add your favorite toppings for a personalized flavor explosion.
Indulgent Chocolate Twist: Satisfies your sweet tooth without derailing your healthy goals.
Nutritional Value of Chocolate Oats
| Nutrients | Value |
|---|---|
| Calories | 381 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 36 g |
| Protein | 37 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
Ingredients of chocolate overnight oats recipe
Serving Size: 1
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
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- Rolled Oats – 40 g (gram)
- Chia seeds – 1 Tablespoon
- Low-fat milk – 150 ml (milliliter)
- Cashews – 5
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – 1 Tablespoon
- Whey Protein – 1 scoop
- Coffee
How to Make Overnight Chocolate Oats?
Ingredients:
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- Combine rolled oats,
- Chia seeds,
- Cocoa powder,
- Chopped cashews,
- Desired amount of whey protein (optional) in a mason jar.
- Coffee lovers can add a touch of ground coffee for an extra morning pick-me-up (also optional).
Pour in the milk:
Add your preferred milk (dairy or non-dairy) to the jar and stir everything together until well combined.
Refrigerate and enjoy:
Secure the lid on the jar and refrigerate your overnight oats for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight. In the morning, grab your jar and enjoy a delicious, hassle-free breakfast!
Benefits of chocolate overnight oats:
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- Easy and quick to make.
- Complete the breakfast meal with all macros present, just in the right amount.
- Oats are complex carbohydrates, so they keep you fuller for a long time, so you don’t binge eat.
- They have a low glycemic index and spike blood sugar, making them ideal meals for diabetics.
- Oats are gluten-free.
- They are heart-friendly and will help lower your cholesterol.
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FAQs on overnight oats:
Is it healthy to eat overnight oats every day?
Yes, it’s perfectly safe. However, if it gives to digestive problems, bloating, then don’t consume them.
Do oats help in weight loss?
Oats is an ideal meal option for people aiming for weight loss. This can be a part of your healthy eating options.
Are store bought packed flavored oats healthy?
Store bought masala or other flavoured oats like strawberries; resins are not healthy. They have preservatives and additional sugar added to them. It’s always best to buy plain oats of any brand you like and make namkeen or overnight oats depending upon your choice.
How to make oats powder?
To make Oats powder at home is very simple. Dry roast the oats and let them cool. Now, add them to a blender and grind them into fine powder. You can store the powder in air tight container and use them for any recipe.
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