Chocolate for Breakfast: Super Delicous Chocolate Soaked Oats
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Start the day off right with a healthy splurge with these chocolate soaked oats.
Surprise the kids with chocolate for breakfast!
This recipe is a favourite in our household. The kids love it because it’s chocolate.
I love it because it’s easy, cheap, healthy and the kids can make their own breakfast while I stay in bed. With no daylight savings here in Queensland, my five and three-year-old are up at an indecent hour. 5am is waaaay to early for me to be making breakfast.
In my books, anything that makes the school morning easier is a good thing.
Throw the oats, chia and water into a bowl the night before and leave on the bench or in the fridge overnight. Soaking the oats makes them more digestible.
This soaked oats recipe includes chia seeds, which are super high in fibre. That means this breakfast is filling and keeps you feeling full for most of the morning.
Chia seeds are expensive, but because they cut down snacking, I find they are good value. However, to make this recipe super frugal, leave out the chia seeds and reduce the amount of water by about 1/2 a cup.
If you prefer not to add chocolate to your soaked oats, vanilla is a nice alternative. Just add natural vanilla extract to taste.
I don’t sweeten our oats at all, we drizzle a little honey on at the end, but if you have a sweet tooth, feel free to mix a little honey or your favourite sweetener through before serving.
Mix and match your favourite seasonal toppings to keep your breakfast fresh throughout the year. For a decadent treat, dollop a little homemade mascarpone cheese on top, or top with some natural Greek yoghurt.
Chocolate Overnight Soaked Oats
These soaked oats are both delicious and nutritious. Full of fibre to fill you up in the morning with a cheeky hint of cocoa for a chocolate treat without the sugar.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 3 – 3/2 cups of almond milk or water*
- 2-3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder or raw cacao sifted
- a drizzle of maple syrup^
- fruit and/or nuts of choice
Instructions
- Combine the oats, chia seeds, cocoa and water/milk in a bowl or container with a lid.
- Stir well, breaking up any chia lumps.
- Cover and sit in the fridge overnight.
- Serve topped with your favourite seasonal fruits and nuts.
Notes
* You can use whatever milk you like. Sometimes oats need more or less liquid, so start with 3 cups and add extra if needed.
^You can use rice bran oil, treacle, golden syrup instead. For a non-vegan version, you can use honey. You can drizzle the sweetener over the top when serving or mix it into the oats before placing in the fridge.
For a vanilla version, add 1-2 tsp. of vanilla extract (or to taste) instead of cocoa.
My favourite toppings include seasonal fruit, almonds and pepitas and some natural, unsweetened yoghurt.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 380Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 38mgCarbohydrates: 55gFiber: 12gSugar: 13gProtein: 12g
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