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.
Overnight oat recipes like apple pie overnight oats and berry cheesecake overnight oats are some of my favourite breakfasts which is why I can't wait for you to try the recipe I am sharing with you today.
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Why you will love these oats:
- The flavour! These oats tastes like a Terry's chocolate orange and have the most amazing rich and creamy texture.
- They are quick and easy to make and only take a few minutes to prepare.
- This healthy breakfast recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan and is made without yogurt or chia seeds.
- It's perfect for meal prep and you can make a double or triple batch to have easy breakfasts on hand all week.
If you love the taste of orange chocolate you will also love orange chocolate brownies and homemade orange chocolate fudge.
Ingredients:
For the exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in this post.
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- Dry ingredients: rolled oats, cocoa powder or cacao powder, and ground flax seeds. Don't try using quick oats or rolled oats.
- Wet ingredients: orange juice, full fat coconut milk and maple syrup.
- Orange zest: to add even more orange flavour to these oats.
Recipe variations and add ins:
- Instead of flax seeds you could use chia seeds or hemp seeds.
- To make it even more chocolatey add some dark chocolate chips.
- Instead of coconut milk you can use another dairy-free milk such as cashew milk or almond milk.
- To make higher in protein: use plain greek yogurt instead of full fat coconut milk.
How to make chocolate orange overnight oats:
- Step 1: Add all the ingredients to a large bowl or jar.
- Step 2: Stir everything well to combine all the ingredients. Let the mixture rest for at least 3 hours, or overnight in the fridge.
Top tips:
- You can make these oats in either a large mason jar or storage container with a lid.
- This makes a large serving of overnight oats. If you prefer a smaller serving you can cut the recipe in half.
- Serving ideas: these oats are delicious served as is but you could add toppings such as chocolate chips, cocoa nibs, shredded coconut, nuts, or chocolate shavings.
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.
Store these oats in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Other oat recipes you will love:
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.
- Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
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