Creamy chocolate chip overnight oats are a fast healthy way to eat oatmeal for breakfast. Make ahead with rolled oats, milk and yogurt, and a fiber-rich breakfast waiting for you in the frig. The chocolate chips make it dessert for breakfast, and a bonus that it supports weight loss.
Add rolled oats to a strainer and pour water over them briefly. You want a quick rinse to remove the dust from the flakes.
Add all basic overnight oats ingredients to a jar, including the rinsed oats, and stir with a spoon to break up clumps.
½ cup rolled oats, ½ cup dairy free milk, 2 tablespoon yogurt, ½ tablespoon chia seeds, 1 teaspoon lemon juice*, 1 tablespoon maple syrup
You can add in the chocolate chips now or wait until after the oats have chilled or add them when you are ready to eat.
The next day, or when you intend to eat the oats, stir in the chocolate chips and eat right away, or cover and store.
2 tablespoon chocolate chips
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Notes
Enhance the flavor by adding ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract and ⅛ teaspoon of salt. If you like cinnamon, add ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon.
Seal the container well so the oats don't dry out while chilling.
Taste-test the oats. Before you've added the chocolate chips, taste the oats to be sure they are sweet enough for you and if not, add a bit more sweetener.