These chocolate orange overnight oats are the best! They are so easy to make and this healthy overnight oats recipe tastes like a Terry's chocolate orange yet is made with good for you ingredients. This healthy breakfast is naturally gluten free, dairy free and vegan too.
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Why you will love this recipe:
- This overnight oats recipe tastes amazing! It tastes like a Terry's chocolate orange but it's so much healthier. It also has such a rich and creamy texture.
- It's quick and easy to make and only takes a few minutes to prepare.
- This healthy breakfast recipe is dairy free, gluten free and vegan.
- It's made with simple pantry staple ingredients including rolled oats, orange juice, cocoa powder and maple syrup.
- It's perfect for meal prep and you can easily make a double or triple batch to have an easy breakfast on hand all week.
- It's an easy grab-and-go breakfast, meal or snack.
If you love the taste of orange chocolate you will also love orange chocolate brownies and homemade orange chocolate fudge.
If you love oatmeal based recipes you will also love granola butter.
Ingredients and substitutions:
- Rolled oats - rolled oats form the base of this delicious breakfast. I recommend using rolled oats rather than quick oats or steel cut oats. I personally use oats which are sprouted, glyphosate free and gluten free.
- Cocoa powder or cacao powder - you can use either cocoa powder or cacao powder to give this oatmeal the most delicious rich, chocolate flavour.
- Flax seeds - ground flax seeds add delicious texture and fiber to this overnight oats recipe.
- Orange juice - orange juice adds that delicious orange flavour that combines beautifully with the chocolate to make the perfect chocolate orange taste.
- Orange zest - to add even more orange flavour to these oats.
- Flax seeds - ground flax seeds help add fiber to these oats and makes them extra thick and creamy. You could swap these for chia seeds or hemp hearts if you prefer.
- Coconut milk - coconut milk is used as the main liquid for these oats. It helps make them so creamy and rich. I recommend using full fat coconut milk rather than low fat coconut milk. Instead of coconut milk you could use dairy milk (if you tolerate dairy), almond milk, or cashew milk.
- Maple syrup - maple syrup is used as the natural sweetener to sweeten this oatmeal and keep it refined sugar free. You could also use honey if you prefer.
How to make (step-by-step):
Step one:
First, add all the ingredients to a large bowl or jar.
Step two:
Then stir or shake well to combine all the ingredients. Let everything rest for at least 3 hours, or overnight in the fridge.
Top tips:
- You can make these chocolate oats in either a large mason jar or storage container with a lid.
- I recommend using full fat coconut milk rather than light coconut milk so that these oats turn out as thick and creamy as possible.
- This makes a large serving of overnight oats. If you prefer a smaller serving you can cut the recipe in half.
Variations and add ins:
- Instead of flax seeds you could use chia seeds or hemp hearts to make these orange chocolate overnight oats.
- You can use either maple syrup or honey to sweeten these oats.
- To make it even more chocolatey add some dark chocolate chips.
- You can use cocoa powder or cacao powder to make this recipe.
- Instead of coconut milk you can use another dairy free milk such as cashew milk or almond milk.
- Feel free to double or triple this recipe so that you have easy on-hand breakfasts all week.
How to serve:
These oats are delicious served as is but you could add some extra toppings such as chocolate chips, cocoa nibs, shredded coconut, nuts, or chocolate shavings.
Overnight oats are usually eaten cold but if you prefer them warm then heat them in the microwave for about 30 seconds on high heat prior to serving.
How to store:
Store these oats in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Frequently asked questions:
Yes, as written, this overnight oat recipe is vegan and dairy free.
Overnight oats can be eaten everyday if you wish. However, most people get bored eating the same thing everyday so I recommend adding some variety into your diet and changing up your breakfast options.
Depending on the recipe, most overnight oats are good for about 3 days if kept in the fridge in an airtight container.
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- Apple Pie Overnight Oats
- Berry cheesecake overnight oats
- Snickers cheesecake overnight oats
- Protein baked oats
- Protein overnight oats
- Baked oats for one
- Healthy oatmeal bars
- Oat milk pancakes
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Recipe
Chocolate Orange Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3/4 cup coconut milk (or other milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a large bowl or jar.
- Stir or shake well to combine all the ingredients.
- Let it sit for at least 3 hours, or overnight in the fridge.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can make these chocolate oats in either a large mason jar or storage container.
- You can use either cocoa powder or cacao powder for this recipe.
- Store these oats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
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