These Chocolate Almond Overnight Oats taste like cocoa roasted almonds in a creamy bowl with chocolate almond milk, cocoa, mini chocolate chips, and almonds.
author’s note
The Breakfast That Saved Me In College!
During my college years, overnight oats were my unofficial meal plan. I had five little plastic containers that lived on a tiny dorm shelf and held pretty much every breakfast I ate. I’d prep a full week’s worth on Monday and grab one on my way to early classes or the gym. And since I certainly wasn’t turning down donuts with friends the night before, oats felt like my version of balance.
Out of all the overnight oats combinations I tried back then, this Chocolate Almond version is the one I still make the most. It tastes like a bowl of cocoa-roasted almonds in oatmeal form. It’s ultra fudgy, creamy, and so straightforward to mix together. It is satisfying to that I can stir everything in one bowl, pop it in the fridge, and it thickens up into the dreamiest breakfast.
Even now, I often make these in the morning, head out for a workout, and by the time I’m home they’re chilled and thickened just enough. The flavor gets richer the longer they sit, so they’re reliable for real overnight oats or the quicker “45-minute version.”
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Swaps / Tips |
|---|---|
| Chocolate almond milk | Use chocolate dairy milk or vanilla almond milk for a milder flavor. |
| Old-fashioned oats | Quick oats work but get softer; avoid steel-cut. |
| Almond butter | Any nut butter works but almond keeps the chocolate-almond flavor. |
| Dutch-process cocoa | Natural cocoa works but won’t taste as rich. |
| Greek yogurt | Use a yogurt you enjoy eating plain for the best flavor. Greek Gods Honey Vanilla Yogurt is a reliable. |
| Maple syrup | Adjust sweetness to taste; honey or stevia also work. |
How To Make Chocolate Almond Overnight Oats
- Mix the base: Stir almond butter and yogurt until smooth.
- Add the rest: Add almond milk, oats, vanilla, salt, maple syrup, and cocoa powder.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 30–45 minutes until thick.
- Add toppings: Mini chocolate chips, cocoa-roasted almonds, or an almond butter drizzle are fantastic.
Chocolate Almond Overnight Oats Tips
- Overnight oats are meant to be eaten cold, but you can warm them up if you like.
- Sweeten to taste. Depending on your brands and how sweet you like breakfast, adjust the sweetener or skip it. Liquid stevia works too. I use about 1/4 teaspoon.
- If you want them thicker, add a few tablespoons of chia seeds or extra oats for a creamier bowl.
Storage
Make Ahead Tips
- Make chocolate almond overnight oats up to 3 days ahead.
- Stir before eating.
- Add extra milk if they thicken too much.
- Store toppings separately so they stay crisp.
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