If chocolate for breakfast sounds like your kind of morning, these Dairy-Free Chocolate Strawberry Overnight Oats are for you. Made with cocoa powder, strawberries, and plant-based milk, they come together in just 5 minutes!
Let the oats soak overnight in the fridge so they soften and thicken.
In the morning, they're ready to eat straight from the jar or topped with extra strawberries and chocolate chips.
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Ingredient Notes
These chocolate-covered strawberry inspired overnight oats use simple pantry ingredients you may already have on hand.
Old-Fashioned Oats: Rolled oats soften perfectly overnight while keeping a hearty texture. Quick oats tend to become too soft after soaking.
Non-Dairy Milk and Yogurt: Any plant-based milk or yogurt works here. Use unsweetened so you can control the sweetness with maple syrup. Vanilla-flavored varieties also work well.
Chia Seeds: As the oats soak overnight, chia seeds absorb liquid and help thicken the mixture.
Cocoa Powder: Adds the chocolate flavor to the oats.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make This Recipe
With just a few simple steps, these oats will be ready to chill overnight and enjoy straight from the fridge in the morning.
The full written recipe can be found in the recipe card below.
Step 1: In a jar or airtight container, stir together the oats, plant-based milk, vegan yogurt, chia seeds, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and a pinch of kosher salt until well combined.
Step 2: Stir in a handful of chopped strawberries and chopped chocolate or chocolate chips.
Step 3: Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
Step 4: In the morning, give it a good stir.
Step 5: Add a spoonful of strawberry jam on top and more strawberries and chocolate chips if you'd like. Enjoy!
Substitutions & Variations
Feel free to switch things up based on what you have on hand.
Pure Maple Syrup: Agave syrup makes a good substitute.
Cocoa Powder: Cacao powder can be used instead, but it has a stronger flavor so the chocolate taste will be more pronounced.
If you want to leave out chia seeds or yogurt, check out my Overnight Oats Without Chia Seeds or these creamy Overnight Oats Without Yogurt for alternatives.
Topping Ideas
I love topping these strawberry chocolate overnight oats with extra chopped chocolate, fresh strawberries, and a dollop of strawberry jam!
- Fruit: Fresh fruit like bananas or raspberries would be delicious along with the strawberries as both pair well with chocolate.
- Nut butter: A spoonful of almond butter, peanut butter, or sunflower seed butter would be great.
- Add a crunch: Crunchy toppings like chopped almonds, peanuts, pecans, or granola would be great!
- For an extra chocolatey version, try my Dairy-Free Brownie Batter Overnight Oats, or if you want a chocolate-and-banana combo, try Chocolate Chip Banana Overnight Oats.
Tips & Tricks
Prevent cocoa powder clumps by whisking all ingredients then slowly add the non-dairy milk.
Storage
Store your overnight chocolate overnight oats in an airtight containers or jars in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Frozen strawberries can be used. Add them to the top of the oats frozen and let them soften overnight before mixing in.
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Recipe
Dairy-Free Chocolate Strawberry Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ½ cup Old-Fashioned Oats
- ½ cup Plant-Based Milk
- ¼ cup Vegan Yogurt unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds
- 1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
- Pinch of Kosher Salt
- ¼ cup Chopped Strawberries more for topping
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Vegan Chocolate Bar more for topping
- 2-3 tablespoons Strawberry Jam for serving, optional
Instructions
- In a jar or airtight container, stir together the oats, plant-based milk, vegan yogurt, chia seeds, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and a pinch of kosher salt until well combined.
- Stir in a handful of chopped strawberries and chocolate chips.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- In the morning, give it a good stir. Add a spoonful of strawberry jam on top and more strawberries and chocolate chips if you'd like. Enjoy!
Notes
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Sharon says
Throw in the Vitamix with a frozen banana and some ice for the perfect smoothie!