Description
A fudgy, chocolatey delight of creamy oats mixed with ripe bananas and cocoa, perfect for busy mornings and brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 small banana, mashed
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
- Blend the Liquid Base: In a blender, combine banana, almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt (if using). Blend until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl or sealable container, mix the rolled oats and chia seeds.
- Mix Together: Pour the chocolate banana mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Chill & Set: Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Finish & Top: In the morning, stir the oats and add desired toppings such as banana slices or dark chocolate chips.
Notes
Use any plant milk for dairy-free results; adjust cocoa for a lighter flavor by halving it and adding cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: overnight oats, chocolate, banana, breakfast, healthy