Black cocoa powder is regular cocoa processed with alkali twice, creating Oreo's signature color and deeper chocolate flavor.
Overnight Chocolate Oats
A simple and nutritious overnight oats recipe with a chocolate twist.
Prep
10
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1/2 cup Silk cashew milk
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 1 tsp almond or vanilla extract
- 1 tsp black cocoa powder
- 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- pinch of salt
📦Other(1)
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In an airtight glass jar, combine the oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, almond extract, salt, protein powder, and milk. Mix well.
- 2
Place the mixed oats in the fridge overnight, mixing once or twice to ensure the chia seeds don’t clump.
- 3
The following morning, top with powdered peanut butter, fresh strawberries, dairy-free whipped cream, and a pinch of cocoa nibs. Enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Hydrate chia seeds with a 1:6 ratio of seeds to liquid and let sit 10 minutes before mixing with other ingredients to prevent gel clumping that creates uneven texture pockets.technique1:6 ratio, 10 minutes
- ✓Use Dutch-processed black cocoa powder instead of natural cocoa because its pH neutralization (7.0 vs 5.3-5.8) prevents protein powder from curdling in plant milk.ingredientpH 7.0 vs 5.3-5.8
- ✓Chill overnight for minimum 8 hours because oat beta-glucan fibers need this time to fully hydrate and create the creamy, pudding-like consistency.timing8 hours minimum
- ✓Stir the mixture after 2-3 hours of refrigeration because chia seeds continue expanding and can settle, creating dense bottom layers if left undisturbed.technique2-3 hours
- ✓Add protein powder last and whisk vigorously for 30 seconds because plant proteins clump when they contact liquid before being dispersed with dry ingredients.technique30 seconds
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Prep
10
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
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Black cocoa powder is regular cocoa processed with alkali twice, creating Oreo's signature color and deeper chocolate flavor.
Overnight Chocolate Oats
A simple and nutritious overnight oats recipe with a chocolate twist.
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1/2 cup Silk cashew milk
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 1 tsp almond or vanilla extract
- 1 tsp black cocoa powder
- 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- pinch of salt
📦Other(1)
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In an airtight glass jar, combine the oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, almond extract, salt, protein powder, and milk. Mix well.
- 2
Place the mixed oats in the fridge overnight, mixing once or twice to ensure the chia seeds don’t clump.
- 3
The following morning, top with powdered peanut butter, fresh strawberries, dairy-free whipped cream, and a pinch of cocoa nibs. Enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Hydrate chia seeds with a 1:6 ratio of seeds to liquid and let sit 10 minutes before mixing with other ingredients to prevent gel clumping that creates uneven texture pockets.technique1:6 ratio, 10 minutes
- ✓Use Dutch-processed black cocoa powder instead of natural cocoa because its pH neutralization (7.0 vs 5.3-5.8) prevents protein powder from curdling in plant milk.ingredientpH 7.0 vs 5.3-5.8
- ✓Chill overnight for minimum 8 hours because oat beta-glucan fibers need this time to fully hydrate and create the creamy, pudding-like consistency.timing8 hours minimum
- ✓Stir the mixture after 2-3 hours of refrigeration because chia seeds continue expanding and can settle, creating dense bottom layers if left undisturbed.technique2-3 hours
- ✓Add protein powder last and whisk vigorously for 30 seconds because plant proteins clump when they contact liquid before being dispersed with dry ingredients.technique30 seconds