When life gives you lemons, well you can do many things. Like Frozen Blueberry Lemonade. Or Preserved Lemons. Or maybe a Licorice Twist "Citrus-tini"?
And when life gives you chocolate… The possibilities are endless. And we’re not talking about just dessert!
What if we told you you could have chocolate for breakfast? It would be an awesome way to start your day, wouldn't it? Better yet, what if we told you it's possible to have a chocolaty breakfast that is actually good for you? And tastes good. AND can be made ahead of time? You'd probably think at this point, "ok where's the catch?"
Well, there's no catch. Just a hearty, filling, nutrient-packed and of course, chocolaty, breakfast that will leave you feeling like you started your day eating dessert. But without the guilt.
And because we love chocolate so much, we added a hefty amount of unsweetened cocoa powder here, and didn't add any sugar or sweetener other than what's in the vegan yogurt. Want it a bit less "intense"? Use less cocoa! Need it a tad sweeter? Add a tablespoon of agave or simply use sweetened almond milk. And if you're battling an uncontrollable chocolate craving, using chocolate almond milk will most definitely take care of it 🙂
Enjoy!
Vegan Chocolate & Peanut Make Ahead Oatmeal
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 8 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Who says you cannot have chocolate for breakfast? These chocolate peanut butter overnight oats are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast.
Ingredients
- 2 cups oats
- 2 ½ cups unsweetened almond or coconut milk (here we used So Delicious)
- 2-6oz containers of flavored non-dairy yogurt (vanilla, coconut or chocolate works best here. We used So Delicious)
- 3-4 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (we use Navitas Cacao Powder)
- ¼ cup your favorite protein powder
- ¼ cup all-natural peanut butter
- ½ cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped ( optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine oats, 2 cups of almond milk and non dairy yogurt. Mix well and set aside
- Warm up the remaining almond milk slightly. Add cocoa powder and protein powder and mix well until completely dissolved. Warm the peanut butter so you can easily mix it into the oats and pour everything into the oats and stir until well combined
- Refrigerate overnight. Add roasted peanuts right before serving. Garnish with your favorite berries.
Notes
- For a breakfast on the go prepare the oatmeal in individual glass jars.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: American
Alison@AliBabka
looks and sounds beyond awesome! I'm making these this weekend!
Ronnie Fein
When I was a little kid my Dad made cooked cereal on the weekends. I wouldn't eat it. So he added a ton of chocolate. Of course, that was much better! But your version is SO much healthier.
Sarah Klinkowitz
Chocolate oatmeal. If I'd had this as a girl, I'd made sure to eat breakfast more often!
Jamie Geller
your pictures are beautiful! and this reminds me of Chocolate Oats Pots De Creme - from Levana on our site! http://www.joyofkosher.com/recipes/chocolate-oats-pots-de-creme/ - I used to live on it and forgot all about it... I love your peanut addition!!!
Chanie@BusyInBrooklyn
I'm a big fan of make-ahead oatmeal. I have one on my blog too (http://www.busyinbrooklyn.com/healthy-baked-pumpkin-oatmeal/). Love your beautiful pics.
This American Bite
Looks beautiful -- I feel like this would make a delightful dessert.
Whitney @ Jewhungry
I just got a new vegan client---this might have to go on the menu! Delish!
Couldn't Be Parve
This looks fantastic. I am going to pack this in my kids lunches this week, they will love it!
Raquel
I have to admit i was very skeptical to try this. It was supposed to be healthy, delicious and it had no sugar...yeah right! I didn’t believe it. Let me assure you I was incorrect. This is delicious and i have been eating every morning for breakfast! It gets me motivated to eat breakfast in the morning! Thank you so much for this innovative, healthy recipe!
Vicky & Ruth
You're welcome!! If it gets you motivated to eat breakfast, we're happy. Most important meal of the day, remember? 🙂
Tamar Genger @joyofkosher
Love this, can't decide if I should make it for breakfast or dessert.
Vicky & Ruth
Haha! How about both? Because, you know, you can never have too much chocolate... 😉
melissa @ my whole food life
This looks great. I love the idea of chocolate for breakfast! Oats are my favorite so I will try this for sure.
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you!! Any excuse to eat chocolate 😉
Hope you enjoy it!!
Lissa @ Kitchen Rebellion
This looks wonderful! Can't go wrong with a little healthy chocolate for breakfast 🙂
Vicky & Ruth
Couldn't agree more!!! Thanks, hope you enjoy it! 🙂