Chocolate Chia Overnight Oats

The first time I made overnight oats I HATED them! It made me sad because I love oatmeal (my Mom makes the best cooked oatmeal in the country).

I was determined to try again though. One of the things I didn't like about my first attempt is that is was too runny (you would think my mine was Goldilocks). But I like my oatmeal sticky, so that it sits like an island in an ocean of milk. The other thing that I didn't like is that it was very bland. So I looked around online and someone had added chocolate to theirs. Now that sounds like my kind of goodness.

After some tinkering with quantities, this is the recipe that I came up with.

Heather's Chocolate Chia Overnight Oats

1/3 cup rolled oats (not instant)

1/2 cup chocolate almond milk (or more if  you like your oatmeal runnier)

1 tsp chia seeds (or more if desired)

1 tsp cocoa powder

1 tsp sugar or Splenda

Stir together, cover and place in fridge overnight.

That's it!

It really is that easy.

RATING:

Heather - 10 - "I love it, now to try more overnight oat recipes"

NOTES:

I make 2 or 3 individual servings at a time so that I have enough to spread out over the week.

This makes the perfect amount for me right now. I just found out that I have gestational diabetes and this is only 1 carb made with the almond milk and Splenda. To add a fat option toss on 1 Tbsp toasted slivered almonds. Or to add a protein and a fat stir in 1 Tbsp peanut butter or Nutella.