Blended Overnight Oats with Dark Chocolate and Coconut Yogurt Recipe
A creamy, smooth, and nutritious blended overnight oats recipe perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast. This plant-based dish combines rolled oats, protein powder, flaxseed, and almond milk, topped with a luscious coconut yogurt and melted dark chocolate mixture for an indulgent yet wholesome start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 scoop plant-based protein powder (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp cashew butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips
- 3 tbsp coconut yogurt
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (for melting)
Instructions
- Blend the Base: In a blender, combine the rolled oats, plant-based protein powder, ground flaxseed, almond milk, cashew butter, and vanilla extract. Blend for 30 to 60 seconds until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Chill the Mixture: Pour the blended batter into a bowl, then stir in the tablespoon of dark chocolate chips. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set, or freeze for 20 minutes for a quicker chill.
- Prepare Topping: Melt the 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips and mix them into the coconut yogurt. If the melted chocolate hardens due to the cold yogurt, warm the mixture in the microwave for 15 seconds to soften it again.
- Assemble and Serve: Spread the chocolate-infused coconut yogurt over the chilled blended oats evenly. You can enjoy it immediately or place it back in the refrigerator or freezer to harden the topping further before serving.
Notes
- This recipe is vegan and dairy-free thanks to plant-based protein, almond milk, and coconut yogurt.
- The flaxseed adds fiber and omega-3 fatty acids for extra nutrition.
- The oats do not require pre-soaking due to blending and chilling steps.
- You can swap almond milk for any other plant-based milk as preferred.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding your choice of sweetener if desired.
- Use a high-quality dark chocolate to balance sweetness and health benefits.