Almond Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats
Jump to Recipe
These Almond Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats are a delicious and nutrient-dense breakfast or on-the-go snack. Loaded with nutritious foods and so many flavors. They’re super easy to make and are ready in just five minutes. Made with creamy almond butter, cacao powder, maple syrup, chia and hemp hearts, cacao nibs, collagen peptides, and your milk of choice.
Almond Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats
Overnight oats have been my go-to breakfast for the past 6-7 years. Since I discovered them I been completely obsessed with them! I just love how easy they’re to make, nutritious and so delicious. They’re also great since there are so many endless ways to make them.
Now that I’m a wife and mother I rely on overnight oats even more. We all love them in our home so I make them at least 3-4 times a week. I make breakfast for my whole family the night before in a large mason jar, the next morning I just serve them and add some toppings. Ready to go!
I have a lot of recipes for overnight oats here on the blog. They’re a great way to get extra nutrients in since you can add anything from fruits, nuts, seeds, nut butters and even veggies! You can even find a guide on how to make your own overnight oats flavors and combos. The possibilities are truly endless!
Ingredients needed to make Almond Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats:
- Rolled Oats– Also known as old fashioned oats. Make sure they are gluten-free certified if you need them to be.
- Almond Butter– Creamy and unsalted.
- Cacao Powder– You can also use unsweetened coco powder.
- Unsweetened Almond Milk- Or any preferred milk.
- Chia Seeds– As they expand they will make the oats thicken.
- Hemp Hearts– Adds more protein and nuttiness.
- Cacao Nibs– Adds crunchiness. You can also use dark chocolate chips.
- Maple Syrup– For sweetness.
- Collagen Peptides (optional)– You can also use protein powder for more protein.
Equipment needed to make Almond Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats:
- Small wide mouth mason jar– These are my go-to jars to make overnight oats in. You can use any similar sized container. Just make sure they have a tight lid.
- Measuring cups and spoons– For measuring all of the ingredients.
How to make Almond Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats:
- Step 1– In a small wide mouth mason jar, combine all ingredients. Seal jar and shake well.
- Step 2– Place in fridge overnight.
- Step 3– In the morning, stir and add preferred toppings like strawberries, blueberries, almond butter, more cacao nibs, etc.
Tips and Substitutions:
- Use any milk you prefer– You can use any plant-based or dairy milk you desire.
- No collagen peptides– Use chocolate protein powder; or add a tablespoon of plain Greek yogurt for the added protein and creaminess.
- Use a mason jar or airtight container to make your overnight oats in– This will keep them fresh as they are refrigerated overnight.
- Substitute for maple syrup– Use honey.
- Make and store your overnight oats in an almost empty almond butter jar– Add the rest of the ingredients, place lid and shake. This way you don’t even have to do dishes after!
Toppings for your Almond Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats:
- Strawberries
- Banana
- Blueberries
- Moe Almond Butter
- More Cacao Nibs
- Dark Chocolate Chips
- Whipped Coconut Cream
- Shredded Coconut
- Hemp Hearts
- Raw Almonds
Almond Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats FAQ’s:
What are overnight oats?
Overnight oats are oats that are soaked overnight in any preferred milk. My personal favorites are almond, coconut or oat milks to make my overnight oats. The oats soak up the liquid making them soft and a bit mushy. This makes them easy to consume and digest. Overnight oats are a great way to have other healthy and nutritious foods too. Fresh fruit, nuts, nut butters, seeds like hemp hearts and chia make all great additions to your overnight oats. This all makes overnight oats an excellent breakfast or snack.
Are overnight oats healthy?
One of the healthiest foods you can have are in fact overnight oats. Oats are a complex carb and are loaded with nutrition. They offer a number of health benefits, are rich in protein, antioxidants and iron. Oats are also known to fill your body with much energy. In addition, other than oats and milk, other nutrient-dense foods are used to make them. These could be any from fresh fruits, nuts and seeds, which are also all loaded with essential vitamins and minerals. Making your overnight oats a complete and nutritious meal or snack.
Do you eat overnight oats cold or hot?
Overnight oats are intended to be an easy ready to-go breakfast or snack. Therefore, are meant to be eaten cold. However, if you don’t like the idea of eating oatmeal cold, you can prepare your oats in the fridge. In the morning, heat them up for up to a minute in the microwave. You can sill use this simple method to make oats while having them warm enough.
Meal Prepping it:
I love meal prepping overnight oats for the week ahead. I also love making them for a trip. This is a great way to maintain healthy eating and save some money while on vacation. A great way to use these overnight oats as meal prep is to mix all the dry ingredients in mason jars. At night, add almond butter, maple syrup and milk. Refrigerate overnight and the next morning add any fruit or favorite toppings. Super easy!
Storing Almond Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats:
Use a mason jar to make these Almond Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats. Just add all the ingredients in the mason jar, closely tight the lid and shake. Another great way to make and store your overnight oats is in an almost empty almond butter jar. Add the rest of the ingredients, place lid and shake. This way you don’t even have to do dishes after!
Like this Almond Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats? You may also like these other overnight oats recipes:
- Brownie Batter Overnight Oats
- Chocolate Zucchini Bread Overnight Oats
- Red Velvet Overnight Oats
- Mocha Overnight Oats
Almond Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats
These Almond Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats are a delicious and nutrient-dense breakfast or on-the-go snack. Loaded with nutritious foods and so many flavors. They’re super easy to make and are ready in just five minutes. Made with creamy almond butter, cacao powder, maple syrup, chia and hemp hearts, cacao nibs, collagen peptides, and your milk of choice.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp hemp hearts
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp cacao nibs
- 1 scoop collagen peptides
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or preferred milk)
Instructions
In a small wide mouth mason jar, combine all ingredients. Seal jar and shake well.
Place in fridge overnight.
In the morning, stir and add preferred toppings like strawberries, blueberries, almond butter, more cacao nibs, etc.
Recipe Notes
Tips and Substitutions:
- Use any milk you prefer– You can use any plant-based or dairy milk you desire.
- No collagen peptides– Use chocolate protein powder; or add a tablespoon of plain Greek yogurt for the added protein and creaminess.
- Use a mason jar or airtight container to make your overnight oats in– This will keep them fresh as they are refrigerated overnight.
- Substitute for maple syrup– Use honey.
- Make and store your overnight oats in an almost empty almond butter jar– Add the rest of the ingredients, place lid and shake. This way you don’t even have to do dishes after!
*Number of total servings in estimated. Actual number of servings may vary depending on your own personal preference in portion sizes.
**Nutritional values shown are general guidelines for 1 serving using the ingredients listed above. These numbers do not reflect and may vary depending on substitutions, additions and/or different brands and/or other ingredients that may be used.
**Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links and sponsored content. All the opinions are my own and I only recommend products I use in my own home with my own family.
One Comment