Description
A delicious and nutritious twist on classic overnight oats, combining rich cocoa powder and bright orange zest for a refreshing Chocolate Orange Overnight Oats. Perfect as an easy make-ahead breakfast that is creamy, flavorful, and packed with fiber and antioxidants.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
- 1 tbsp ground flax seeds
- 1 tbsp orange zest
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup coconut milk (or other milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, cocoa powder, ground flax seeds, orange zest, coconut milk, orange juice, and maple syrup or honey into a large bowl or jar.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir the mixture well or securely close the jar and shake vigorously until all the ingredients are evenly combined and the oats are fully moistened.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl with a lid or seal the jar and place it in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and soften.
- Serve: Give the oats a good stir before serving. Optionally, garnish with fresh fruit, nuts, or seeds for added texture and nutrition. Enjoy your refreshing Chocolate Orange Overnight Oats!
Notes
- You can substitute coconut milk with almond, soy, or regular dairy milk as preferred.
- Maple syrup can be replaced with honey or agave syrup to suit dietary preferences.
- For added crunch, top with chopped nuts or seeds before serving.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sweetener according to taste.
- This recipe is best consumed within 24-48 hours for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: overnight oats, chocolate oats, orange zest, healthy breakfast, make-ahead oats, vegan breakfast option, fiber rich
