Chocolate Almond Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

A creamy, no-cook breakfast combining oats soaked overnight in almond milk with cocoa powder and crunchy almond slices, perfect for a nutritious start. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, combines rolled oats, unsweetened almond milk, unsweetened cocoa powder into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 1, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp sliced almonds
• a pinch salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mason jar or bowl, combine 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
2. Step 2: Stir well until the cocoa powder is fully dissolved and everything is evenly mixed.
3. Step 3: Cover and refrigerate overnight (at least 6 hours) to allow the oats and chia seeds to soak and thicken.
4. Step 4: Before serving, stir the oats and top with 2 tbsp sliced almonds for added texture and crunch.