Ingredients
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1 cup rolled oats
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2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 tablespoons chia seeds
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1 ½ cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
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2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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A pinch of salt
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Optional: 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (for creaminess)
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Optional toppings:
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Dark chocolate chips
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Sliced strawberries or bananas
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A dollop of peanut butter
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Crushed nuts
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Instructions
Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium-sized bowl or mason jar, combine:
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Rolled oats
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Cocoa powder
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Chia seeds
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A pinch of salt
Give it a good stir to ensure the cocoa powder is evenly distributed—this is where the rich brownie flavor starts to bloom!
Step 2: Add the Wet Ingredients
Pour in:
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Milk of your choice
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Maple syrup
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Vanilla extract
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(Optional) Greek yogurt for extra creaminess
Stir well until everything is fully combined. The mixture should look like a loose chocolate batter—don’t worry, it will thicken beautifully overnight.
Step 3: Refrigerate Overnight
Cover your bowl or jar and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, but ideally overnight. This allows the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid, creating that luscious, pudding-like texture.
Step 4: Serve and Customize
In the morning, give your oats a good stir. If it’s too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen it up.
Now for the fun part—toppings! Sprinkle dark chocolate chips, fresh berries, or a swirl of peanut butter. The toppings not only add texture but turn your breakfast into a masterpiece.