Wake up to this delicious berry-full bowl of chocolate overnight oats! Who can say no to chocolate in the morning?
I’m desperately trying to do a few more morning workouts every week, but it’s quite a difficult task to check off. Part of the problem is that I stay up way too late blogging, and my body wants every minute of sleep that it can negotiate with the clock. The other problem is, well, I have a hard time getting my mind ready for morning workouts. I can just about muster enough energy to get out of bed and turn on the kettle in the morning. But 30+ minutes of bringing the heart-rate up with exercise? I don’t think so.
In an effort to coax myself to waking up earlier, I decided to start prepping breakfasts the night before. Hopefully, the lure of a delicious and light breakfast will be enough motivation to wake up from my slumber. I could do pretty much anything for food.
I’ve made a version of chocolate overnight oats months ago, but this time, I decided to add a bunch of summer berries to the mix. This chocolate overnight oats recipe can be paired with any seasonal fruits!
These golden raspberries were calling my name when I walked past them at the farmers market (helped by the fact that I sampled a very ripe one). By the way, I’m a voracious sampler at the farmers market. I have no shame.
PrintChocolate Overnight Oats with Berries
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: breakfast, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup lowfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tsp chia seeds
- 1 TBS unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 and 1/2 tsp honey
- 2 TBS blueberries
- 4 strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup golden raspberries (about 6-8)
- 1/4 cup blackberries (about 4-5)
Instructions
- Mix the oats, yogurt, milk, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and honey together in a small bowl. Pour the contents into an airtight container, and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, pour the overnight oats in a bowl and top with the berries.
- Enjoy!
Emma says
Yes! I love overnight oats… especially if they involve chocolate. The fruit looks so pretty and colorful, yummers!
Lisa says
Thanks, Emma! I love it when breakfast is all prepared before I even wake up in the morning!
Allison says
The thought of waking up to something so chocolaty would make me hop right out of bed. Gorgeous little berries too!
Lisa says
Thanks, Allison! I fell in love with all the berries at the market.
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
Chocolate for breakfast. Yes please! I still haven’t tried overnight oats (I’m like the last person in the universe). After seeing your recipe, I’m determined!
Lisa says
Yes, give it a try! When I don’t make the chocolate version, I usually mash a bit of banana in there for natural sweetness.
Claudia @Breakfast Drama Queen says
This looks great! I’m obsessed with overnight oats!
Lisa says
Thanks, Claudia! I’m totally obsessed with overnight oats, too!
Cassie says
One of my favorite breakfasts – I need to start adding some cocoa powder in!
Lisa says
I love the hint of cocoa powder in the oats! Let me know what you think!
Kristen @ kristenione says
So, I have not made a batch of overnight oats yet that I’m crazy about..I have a feeling chocolate is what was missing! Can’t wait to try this!
Lisa says
Thanks, Kristen! Give it a try–I think you’ll be hooked to overnight oats once you start!
Serena says
You’re right! Who can say no to chocolate in the AM?! Not me. This looks yumm! Love all the pretty berries too.
Lisa says
Thanks, Serena! I definitely got out of bed for this one!